Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development

Rulemaking on Target 🎯 To support local governments' land use planning efforts and use of the Target Industries Approach, the Land Conservation and Development Commission amended state rules to define how local governments can use a Target Industries Approach to plan for aspirational economic development projects. The Target Industries Approach is a common method of estimating land need. Cities that use this approach rely on a desired industry’s site needs to inform land demand, rather than estimating land demand based on forecasted employment growth. “A focused rulemaking like this one may seem small, but it can have big improvements for our local implementing partners,” said Commissioner Ellen Porter. The Target Industries Approach was previously undefined in Oregon administrative rules, and cities using this approach sometimes faced legal challenges as a result. The new rules require local governments to connect employment projections to land demand and be specific about industry land needs. See our press release (https://lnkd.in/gq49HJDT) for more information. #News #Rulemaking #LandUse #Industry

Oregon is (almost) #1! 🚴🚴 The League of American Bicyclists' ranked Oregon as the third most bicycle friendly state in the nation! DLCD and ODOT's Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities program and Transportation and Growth Management program focus on promoting healthy and equitable communities through transportation. DLCD is excited to celebrate this recognition alongside Oregon Department of Transportation!

Welcome, Lauren Dressen! This month we welcomed Lauren into her new role as the One Stop Housing Coordinator, a brand new position in our Housing Accountability and Production Office. Lauren has worked for the State of Oregon since 2015. Most recently, she worked at Oregon Housing and Community Services Department where she designed and implemented programs related to rebuilding housing after the 2020 Labor Day fires. “I chose to work at DLCD, as a (nearly) lifetime Oregonian because of how much I love this state, all of its beauty, and the people who call it home. Being able to contribute to the responsible growth and development of housing opportunities for Oregonians is something that really excites me!” We're so happy to have Lauren on our team!

Last week, the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) adopted the 2024 Oregon Housing Needs Analysis Rulemaking! The Oregon Housing Needs Analysis (OHNA) refocuses the state's housing planning process to promote housing production, affordability, and choice. House Bill 2001 in 2023 directed DLCD to incorporate this comprehensive framework into Oregon Administrative Rules under the statewide planning goals on housing and urbanization. Adoption of these rules represents the most significant housing reform in Oregon in fifty years. This rulemaking focused specifically on housing needs, production, and acceleration. Future phases of rulemaking to complete this legislative body of work will focus on other aspects of the OHNA, including capacity and urbanization. Learn more about the OHNA rule adoption in our recent press release! https://lnkd.in/gUiyufCT The OHNA has been a significant priority for DLCD's Housing Services Division and the Governor's Office. Congratulations to the team on this success! #Housing #Affordability #Success

🌟🏠 Job Opportunity 🏠🌟 Are you an advocate for affirmatively furthering fair housing? Are you eager to apply your research skills AND build relationships? DLCD is hiring a Housing Policy Analyst! As a Housing Policy Analyst, you will: • Manage agency-provided technical assistance to local governments aiming to increase housing equity outcomes • Assist local governments updating their housing capacity analyses and housing production strategies • Review housing capacity analyses and housing production strategies for compliance with state law • Support Housing Division staff to identify and dismantle barriers to housing production, affordability, and choice • Engage historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities to discuss potential revisions to the housing program Research and analyze the development of state programs and policies that best implement DLCD's housing goals If you have lived or professional experience in these historically and current underserved and under-resourced communities, this job is for you! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gFQRCdF5. Applications are due by December 16, 2024.

🚦🚗 New Resource 🚗🚦 How a community chooses to manage parking plays a vital role in its livability, economic success, and overall sense of place. That's why we are excited to share DLCD's new Parking Management Jump Start Guide! This comprehensive guide covers the full spectrum of parking strategies—from traditional approaches used across Oregon to the latest, most innovative solutions. Created with input from experts and a broad industry survey, this resource is designed to help communities of all sizes make informed decisions about parking management. This guide emphasizes the importance of outreach, education, and buy-in to ensure the successful implementation of any parking plan. Check out the Parking Management Jump Start Guide (desktop: https://lnkd.in/gCbt89sr, mobile: https://lnkd.in/gH___AkN) today and discover how smart parking policies can transform your community! 🌳👪 Questions? Take a walk through the guidebook with DLCD Land Use and Transportation Planner Evan Manvel and Brian Davis of Studio Davis by watching the Parking Management Jump Start Guide Webinar (https://lnkd.in/gvwzQy47). #UrbanPlanning #SmartCities #ParkingSolutions #Sustainability #CommunityDevelopment #Livability #Oregon #EconomicSuccess

🌊📷 Calling all photographers 📷🌊 Are you looking for weekend plans? Head out to the Oregon Coast next weekend to take in the King Tides! King Tides are the highest tides of the year, usually occurring in the winter months. The first King Tide of the season was November 15-17, but you also have the chance to see them December 13-15 and January 11-13, 2025. These extreme tides give us a preview of what sea level rise might look like in Oregon. The Oregon King Tides Project encourages folks to take and share pictures of these events to help document the impacts of high tides. These photos are used to help coastal communities prepare for and mitigate the impacts of sea level rise. The King Tides Project is especially interested in photos with recognizable, fixed features that include coastal flooding, coastal erosion and wave action, impacts on bays and estuaries, and high and low tide comparison shots. The Oregon King Tides Project is coordinated by DLCD's Ocean and Coastal Management Program and the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition's CoastWatch program. Visit the Oregon King Tides Project website to learn more and submit photos https://lnkd.in/giZa3jp Always keep your eyes on the ocean and stay safe!

🆕 Job Opportunity 🆕 Do you have a background in finance and accounting? Would you like to help put critical financing in place to support sustainable and vibrant communities? DLCD is hiring an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our fabulous Fiscal and Budget Services team! As the Accounts Payable Accountant, you will: • Compile invoices and payment request forms with required documentation to ensure accurate and timely payment. • Reconcile accounts, propose and initiate correction entries, and recommend changes to improve accuracy and efficiency. • Serve as agency travel coordinator and purchase card (SPOTS) coordinator for DLCD. • Develop and deliver training to all DLCD staff on requirements, policies and procedures for state business travel. • Provide guidance and technical expertise for DLCD staff to help ensure compliant SPOTS activities and transactions. • Communicate pertinent accounting data to staff and to other division and program staff to further departmental understanding. Learn more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/gh6VJ4AQ. Applications are due December 13, 2024.

⭐🙋 Volunteer Opportunity 🙋⭐ Are you an active member of your community? Would you like to provide input on statewide community engagement efforts in land use planning? DLCD is seeking two new volunteers to serve on our Community Involvement Advisory Committee (CIAC)! As part of the CIAC, you will: • Meet ~4 times per year • Collaborate with the Land Conservation and Development Commission to create a biennial workplan to guide new tools and resources for community engagement • Advise DLCD staff on community engagement strategies • Have the opportunity to serve on additional advisory committees for different land use issues, including housing, farm and forest, and solar siting This is an incredible opportunity to connect with communities across the state and learn more about Oregon's land use planning system. You do not need to be a land use expert to apply! We are looking to fill one of these positions with a resident of Congressional District 2, which includes Southern and Eastern Oregon. Learn more by visiting our website (https://lnkd.in/guQHugb4) or attending an information session! Apply by completing this form (https://lnkd.in/gjrERmK9) by January 6, 2025, at 9 a.m.

Welcome, Joel Madsen! This month we welcomed Joel as our new Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO) Manager. The HAPO is a new division within DLCD, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, and Joel is leading the charge in staffing the new office! Joel comes to us with over 20 years of experience in the housing sector, which includes serving on Governor Tina Kotek's 2023 Housing Production Advisory Council. “Creating safe and affordable places for people to call home has been my passion and motivation throughout my 20-year career,” Joel said. “I am prepared and excited for the opportunity to address Oregon’s housing needs at a statewide scale. I look forward to working with cities and developers as we systemically advance housing production. I’m grateful for this opportunity to help lead DLCD's housing, accountability and production initiative so we can move the needle by increasing equitable housing opportunities, creating greater government coordination and accountability, and, ultimately, increase housing production in Oregon communities.” We are so grateful to have Joel on our team! Learn more about Joel and his role within HAPO through this press release from DLCD and the Governor's Office: https://lnkd.in/g28Qepga