by Eli Spevak | Jun 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here’s a short description of a new mortgage product feature Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac could offer that would create new home ownership opportunities for non-traditional buyer groups and help people in certain situations (ie. divorce; shifting family...
by Eli Spevak | Jun 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
That’s a mouthful! I’ll try and unpack this into morsel sized bites… The idea: Unfortunately, the State of Oregon outlaws inclusionary zoning policies, which would allow cities to require new residential developments over a certain size to include a small percentage...
by Eli Spevak | May 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
With several awesome helpers, I’ll be leading a bike tour, scavenger hunt and photo-inventory of “Missing Middle” housing types as part of Pedalpalooza 2015. Here’s a link to this particular ride, with details below. Meeting spot: Colonel...
by Eli Spevak | Apr 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here’s a short piece I wrote that was recently featured in the American Institute of Architect’s “Blueprints for Senior Living” on-line magazine. The theme for this issue was “Intergenerational Solutions.” Click here for the full...
by Eli Spevak | Jan 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Thanks to several meetings and constructive discussions with neighbors and policy makers on my proposal to bump up density around the borders of neighborhood parks, I’ve crafted this updated proposal for inclusion in Portland’s Comprehensive Plan: (1) The...
