Photo Credit: David Dibert When we think about the Olympics, we think about athletes training for years for one defining moment. Behind every medal is a network of coaches, trainers, supporters, and entire communities working together toward a shared goal. According to Ryan Olsen, that same spirit is at the heart of HIVE. For Ryan, middle housing isn’t just about buildings, it’s about people. Before a shovel hits the ground, HIVE depends on a diverse network of innovators, s

Members and Friends of the Newberg Workforce Housing Consortium, from left to right: Shawn Daley, George Fox University; Abisha Romano, SEDCOR; Shannon Selah, Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity; Doug Cain, Providence Newberg Health Foundation; Erik Andersson, SEDCOR; Elise Yarnell, Newberg City Council; Nate Wildfire, MMHF; Mayor Bill Rosacker, City of Newberg; Christina Jaramillo, Friendsview; Ryan Olsen, MMHF. On December 5th, something remarkable happened in Newberg. Despit

The Missing Middle Housing Fund's eighth Let's Build workforce housing solutions summit brought together the "coalition of the enthusiastic" at Ko-Kwel Casino in North Bend, proving once again that the communities of Oregon's South Coast are committed to rolling up their sleeves and "getting things done" to create more attainable housing in the region. Managed in partnership with regional leaders Southern Oregon Coast Regional Housing (SOCRH) and CCD Business Development Corp