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Maryam Alshaiji Hill is a Star Player!
Maryam Alshaiji Hill is a Star Player!

HDC Associate Asset Management Project Manager Maryam Alshaiji Hill was recognized at the 2026 Housing Oregon conference for her outstanding contributions to our industry over the past year.

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NewsHDCOctober 6, 2026Asset Management
Thank you, Nick Sauvie.
Thank you, Nick Sauvie.

The founder and long-time leader of ROSE Community Development retired last month. HDC staff and friends reflect on his powerful legacy. 

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News, Client SpotlightHDCSeptember 21, 2026Housing and Facilities Development
Connect, learn, and get inspired with us at Oregon’s biggest housing conference.
Connect, learn, and get inspired with us at Oregon’s biggest housing conference.

Our team is organizing conference sessions and a keynote presentation you won’t want to miss. Get the details on topics such as portfolio stabilization, preservation planning, grant opportunities, and more.

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News, Industry News, Policy/Practice InsightsHDCSeptember 16, 2026Asset Management, Policy & Industry Support
Meet the newest member of our development team.
Meet the newest member of our development team.

Samuel Yerke enjoys working with people in different circles to create human-centered, regenerative spaces—and to align the many connected pieces that make a project successful.

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NewsHDCSeptember 2, 2026Housing and Facilities Development
Using AI to Free Up Time for Property Oversight: Summer Internship Report
Using AI to Free Up Time for Property Oversight: Summer Internship Report

PSU student Brenda Hernandez Rangel spent her summer training an AI agent to make life easier for affordable housing asset managers.

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NewsHDCSeptember 1, 2026Asset Management
How HDC is Partnering with Laurel Hill Center to Build Supportive Housing Where It’s Needed Most
How HDC is Partnering with Laurel Hill Center to Build Supportive Housing Where It’s Needed Most

With its first ground-up property development in 35 years, the Eugene-based mental health services and housing provider is bringing intentionally designed supportive homes to underserved communities. 

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NewsHDCAugust 20, 2026Asset Management, Housing and Facilities Development
Welcome, Brooks Nelson!
Welcome, Brooks Nelson!

Brooks, who joined HDC in June, will co-lead a multi-year initiative to strengthen property operations in Oregon’s affordable housing.

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NewsHDCJuly 15, 2026Policy & Industry Support, Asset Management
CHAM honors HDC as the 2026 Asset Management Organization of the Year.
CHAM honors HDC as the 2026 Asset Management Organization of the Year.

The Consortium for Housing & Asset Management (CHAM) recognized HDC for its "long history of innovation in the asset management space" at its largest-ever national conference.

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NewsHDCJuly 8, 2026Asset Management
Bruce Whiting retires from the HDC board, marking 22 years of service.
Bruce Whiting retires from the HDC board, marking 22 years of service.

Past and current HDC leaders expressed gratitude for Bruce’s wise and steady leadership through many organizational transitions.

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NewsTraci ManningJune 23, 2026
Valor Place opens in Albany. See the photos!
Valor Place opens in Albany. See the photos!

The project provides 30 affordable homes designed for veterans and individuals with behavioral health needs. Resident Gene Manley said that having permanent housing “lets you make decisions about your future again,” Oregon Housing and Community Services reported.

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NewsHDCJune 16, 2026Housing and Facilities Development
HDC welcomes Melissa Meiners as Construction Project Manager!
HDC welcomes Melissa Meiners as Construction Project Manager!

Melissa brings a wealth of experience as an architect and project manager to her role on HDC’s development team.

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NewsHDCJune 15, 2026Housing and Facilities Development
Building a permanent asset management infrastructure should be a top priority for our industry.
Building a permanent asset management infrastructure should be a top priority for our industry.

Skimping on proactive operational oversight of affordable housing is sustainable, until it’s not. Recent history shows why it’s crucial to close the capacity gap with collective solutions.

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News, Industry News, Policy/Practice InsightsTraci ManningMay 20, 2026Asset Management, Policy & Industry Support
10 Items for Your Site Due Diligence Checklist
10 Items for Your Site Due Diligence Checklist

You’ve identified a potential site for an affordable housing project. What steps should you take to find out whether the site is suitable for your envisioned project and to avoid roadblocks and delays? 

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News, Policy/Practice InsightsHDCMay 20, 2026Housing and Facilities Development
Coming Soon: $3.3 Million in Resources for Property and Asset Management
Coming Soon: $3.3 Million in Resources for Property and Asset Management

The newly renamed Resources for Asset Management and Property Support (RAMPS) program will provide resources to improve property health and resident well-being in Oregon’s affordable housing.

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NewsHDCApril 28, 2026Asset Management
Vacancy rates are a sign that old assumptions don’t match current realities—and that’s a solvable problem.
Vacancy rates are a sign that old assumptions don’t match current realities—and that’s a solvable problem.

We can lower barriers to filling vacant units while making progress toward long-term housing goals. Many properties are already enacting solutions, using available resources.

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News, Industry News, Policy/Practice InsightsTraci ManningMarch 10, 2026Asset Management, Policy & Industry Support
Why are (some) rent-restricted units vacant during a housing crisis?
Why are (some) rent-restricted units vacant during a housing crisis?

A challenging operating environment is creating historically high barriers to filling vacant units.

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News, Policy/Practice InsightsNatalie ThorntonMarch 10, 2026Asset Management, Policy & Industry Support
12 Things We Are Grateful For
12 Things We Are Grateful For

We are reflecting on the joyous events and milestones of the past year.

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NewsHDCDecember 17, 2025
Message From Traci: Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste
Message From Traci: Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste

In crisis, there is opportunity to mobilize for change. Housing leaders in Oregon are seizing it. We are on the move, building power and strength from adversity.

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NewsTraci ManningNovember 19, 2025Policy & Industry Support
HDC welcomes Holly Benelli as Senior Asset Management Project Manager!
HDC welcomes Holly Benelli as Senior Asset Management Project Manager!

Holly brings broad-based experience and an owner’s perspective to her new role as a consultant and trainer. We are thrilled to have her on board at a time of rising demand for HDC’s asset management services.

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NewsHDCOctober 21, 2025Asset Management
The Blackberry Hill Apartments won the Golden Hammer Award!
The Blackberry Hill Apartments won the Golden Hammer Award!

Northwest Coastal Housing’s 11-unit apartment complex serves veterans in rural Lincoln County. The HDC-assisted project was recognized for “demonstrating the ideals of affordability, quality of design, livability, community revitalization or service integration.”

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NewsHDCOctober 1, 2025Housing and Facilities Development
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