Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q1 2026 Read the Report Here Housing prices across the Hudson Valley continued rising in Q1 2026—far outpacing inflation since 2019—while inventory saw a slight seasonal dip, leaving broader supply trends uncertain until spring data arrives. Meanwhile, homeownership is becoming less accessible, especially [...]

Moving In, Moving Out- 2026: The effects of domestic migration on populations and regional incomes in the Hudson Valley READ THE REPORT New data from the federal government show that the Hudson Valley lost more people to domestic migration than it gained in 2021-2022. The net departure of more than 10,000 [...]

Room Enough for Both is a community-driven project designed to help the Town of New Lebanon integrate its planning for affordable housing and land conservation in anticipation of the town’s upcoming comprehensive plan update. Healthy communities need an ample supply of both housing and conserved land. Towns thrive when they encourage a diverse mix [...]

For years, Pattern has heard from partners across the Hudson Valley and across sectors that the region does not have enough housing that low and moderate income households can afford. A recurring concern is that the primary metric used to determine affordability—Area Median Income (AMI)—does not accurately represent the economic realities of most tenants. [...]

COUNTY LEADERS BREAKFAST Pattern for Progress is excited to host our annual County Leaders Breakfast! County leaders from across the Hudson Valley come together to discuss the issues shaping our region’s future. From housing and infrastructure to economic growth and community well being, this conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities that cross [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q4 and Annual 2025 Read the Report Here This latest report includes annual data for 2019-2025, along with data from the fourth quarter of those years. The annual data show divergent trends for home prices and the total inventory of homes available on [...]

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Across the Hudson Valley, there are dozens of large, underutilized parking areas. Built under outdated and excessive parking mandates, these parking lots now sit mostly vacant while development pressures are directed toward farms, forests and other greenfields. Underutilized parking lots, often co-located with existing infrastructure and services, present a significant opportunity. By prioritizing redevelopment [...]

ACROSS THE AISLE State Edition When: December 4, 2025 Time: 8 a.m. Breakfast | 8:15 a.m. Event Where: Marist Univeristy, Poughkeepsie, NY Pattern will lead a discussion about regional issues with two state lawmakers from the Hudson Valley and the New York State Association of Towns. This event will also serve as Pattern’s [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q3 2025 Read the Report Here For more than a decade, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress has compiled annual and quarterly reports that analyze the housing market across our region. These reports have allowed us to spot trends, anomalies, challenges, and opportunities within [...]

Join us for the first public workshop for the Town of Red Hook Comprehensive Plan update. At this workshop participants will break out into small groups for a facilitated discussion about the future of Red Hook. These guided discussions will touch on a variety of topic areas as participants consider what’s working, what’s not [...]

Pattern for Progress and The Center for Housing Solutions were happy to present our annual housing conference on October 14 at SUNY New Paltz to a sold-out audience. This year, our guests  shared information and actionable tools that communities of every size in the Hudson Valley can use to support evidence-based housing [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market ReportQ2 2025 Read the Report Here For more than a decade, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress has compiled annual and quarterly reports that analyze the housing market across our region. These reports have allowed us to spot trends, anomalies, challenges, and opportunities within the homebuying market [...]

Out of Reach 2025 READ THE REPORT Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and its Center for Housing Solutions & Community Initiatives have analyzed rental housing and wage data for more than a decade. Our reports on housing trends help lawmakers, nonprofit agencies, developers, and other stakeholders in their efforts to provide [...]

Hamlet of Wallkill: Strategic Economic Development Action Plan READ THE REPORT This plan is a Strategic Economic Development Action Plan (SEDAP) for the Hamlet of Wallkill (the hamlet). The purpose of this plan is to provide a series of actionable recommendations to improve quality of life and strengthen the local economy in [...]

What the NYSDEC wetlands updates mean for the region On January 1, 2025, revised freshwater wetland regulations went into effect from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). These new regulations represent the first substantial update to state wetland regulations since they were first implemented in 1975. A change of this significance [...]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 60th anniversary celebration this week!  It was a great night filled with friends and laughter and our guests were treated to a special performance by Strawberry Fields, the acclaimed Beatles tribute band known for the longest-running Beatles show on Broadway, who brought the nearly 300 [...]

More information coming soon! Pattern for Progress is celebrating our 60th anniversary! Join us on September 16 at the Poughkeepsie Grandview as we forge into the future! Thank you to our Sponsors! [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q1 2025 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the 2025 Q1  edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

CAPACITY TO COMPETE: A grants playbook for local governments in the Hudson Valley In recent years, municipal leaders throughout the Hudson Valley agree that there has been a noticeable increase in grant funding awarded through a competitive process from New York State and the federal government instead of formulaic funding [...]

SOLD OUT COUNTY LEADERS BREAKFAST Pattern for Progress is excited to host our annual County Leaders Breakfast! Join us for a thoughtful and candid discussion with our county leaders from Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster. We will discuss the region’s most important civic issues, including housing, infrastructure, transportation, economic development and more. [...]

LUNCH AND LEARN:  An Introduction to Microtransit Watch the video now Learn more about the need for public transportation in the Hudson Valley and how demand-response microtransit could make transportation available to more people, in more places, more often. Microtransit is an emerging approach to transit that provides on-demand service [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report 2024 Q4 & Annual Report READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the 2024 Q4 and ANNUAL edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

LUNCH AND LEARN:  OLD MALLS - NEW USES Pattern presented the finding of our report on the adaptive re-use of mall properties. Town of Amherst IDA Executive Director Dave Mingoia joined and explained how his town is using eminent domain and special financial agreements to redevelop its defunct mall. [...]

HUDSON VALLEY & NYC ROUNDTABLE A special conversation with NYC Planning Chairman Dan Garodnick When: February 25, 2025 Time: 10 am - 11: 15 am Where: Marist University, Poughkeepsie, NY- The Cabaret Join civic leaders for a unique discussion about economic development, transit, housing, and other issues that connect the Hudson Valley and [...]

OLD MALLS - NEW USES: A playbook for the adaptive reuse of mall properties in the Hudson Valley READ THE REPORT The Hudson Valley is home to more than a dozen indoor malls that were built in our suburban areas during the height of population growth in the late 1900s. [...]

AN INTRODUCTION TO MICROTRANSIT: Flexibility and Accessibility for the Hudson Valley READ THE REPORT For those who rely on it, a good public transit system is key to accessing necessary destinations, for independence, and for personal wellbeing. Public transit also supports economic stability, reduces traffic congestion and road maintenance costs, and is [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report 2024 Q3 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the 2024 Q3 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report 2024 Q2 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the 2024 Q2 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report 2024 Q1 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the 2024 Q1 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

ACROSS THE AISLE State Edition When: December 2, 2024 Time: 8 a.m. Breakfast | 8:30 a.m. Event Where: Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY Join Pattern for a special breakfast event that will feature a conversation with four of our state lawmakers from the Hudson Valley. The event will feature two state senators and two [...]

NBC News uses Pattern report to underscore the growing number of people living in hotels throughout the United States. - READ THE ARTICLE HERE WHEN HOTELS BECOME HOME: The growing quantity, heartache, and cost of families living in hotels in the Mid-Hudson READ THE REPORT Over the past two years, [...]

Annual Fundraiser Thank you to everyone who joined Pattern at our annual event on Sept. 25, 2024. We felt very fortunate to have the support of our guests, members and sponsors who support our research and planning work for the region. We were honored to present the Hudson Valley Action Awards to [...]

Owning land is the primary source of wealth-building for American households. When the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) poured investments into suburban development and homeownership campaigns in the mid-20th century, homeownership was extended to middle-class working families and became accessible to more households than ever before. In recent years, however, median sale prices have [...]

LUNCH AND LEARN:  STARTING FROM THE GROUND-FLOOR Join Pattern and officials from Arlington County, Virginia, to learn about how increasing the flexibility of permitted uses for ground-floor commercial space can improve economic resiliency, increase foot traffic, and improve overall downtown vitality. Communities in the Hudson Valley have taken a traditional [...]

LUNCH AND LEARN:  BROWNFIELDS and REVITALIZATION Join Pattern and the NJIT Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities (TAB) program to learn about successful efforts in the Northeast that utilized brownfield grants and tax credits to revitalize downtowns. This digital lunchtime session will introduce Hudson Valley communities to a host of programs [...]

CLOSED SCHOOLS, OPEN MINDS: How to bring new life to shuttered schools in the Hudson Valley READ THE REPORT Public school districts in the Hudson Valley have closed at least 46 school buildings over the past 25 years, as district leaders respond to sharp declines in student enrollment, along with political and [...]

Out of Reach 2024 READ THE REPORT Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and its Center for Housing Solutions & Community Initiatives have analyzed rental housing and wage data for more than a decade. Our reports on housing trends help lawmakers, nonprofit agencies, developers, and other stakeholders in their efforts to provide [...]

Moving In, Moving Out: The effects of domestic migration on populations and regional incomes in the Hudson Valley READ THE REPORT New data from the federal government show that all parts of the Hudson Valley lost more people to domestic migration than they gained in 2021, a transition year that included [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report 2023 & Q4 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the 2023 & Q4 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Money Migration: Incomes, Migration, and Gentrification in the Hudson Valley during the Covid-19 Pandemic READ THE REPORT The movement of households throughout the State of New York during the Covid-19 pandemic also shifted the geographic distribution of incomes in the Hudson Valley. Relatively high-earning households from the New York City metropolitan [...]

WHAT IS ConnectAll? As part of the 2021 national Bipartisan Infrastructure bill, more than $664 million was allocated to New York State as part of the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The newly formed New York State ConnectAll Office (CAO) will use these funds to improve internet [...]

Childcare in the Hudson Valley Childcare is essential to support our workforce and educate our kids. Why is this service steadily dwindling in the Hudson Valley? Families throughout the Hudson Valley rely on affordable, high-quality childcare to jumpstart the education of their kids and allow parents and guardians to get to work. That's [...]

Local Zoning, Regional Needs: A Regional Review of How New York State and its Neighbors are Handling the Housing Crisis READ THE REPORT Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress today released a new research brief that examines the strategies, requirements, and legal precedents utilized by New York’s neighboring states to produce affordable [...]

Making It Mesh: How the Hudson Valley Can Prepare for Next-Gen Wireless READ THE REPORT The report – Making it Mesh: How the Hudson Valley Can Prepare for Next-Gen Wireless –will educate the Hudson Valley about the complex infrastructure that must be deployed for our region to have fifth-generation (5G) wireless [...]

LUNCH AND LEARN:  THE TYLER DECISION  In the 2023 case of Tyler v. Hennepin County, The U.S. Supreme Court found that government entities may not keep all the proceeds from foreclosure sales. The equity in foreclosed properties must be returned to the original owners. This ruling could have huge ramifications [...]

Annual Fundraiser Join Pattern for Progress, the Hudson Valley’s most trusted research and planning organization, for its annual event. Network with academic, business, civic, and nonprofit leaders at Revel 32, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for an exciting event venue in the City of Poughkeepsie. Once a Methodist Church, then a Masonic [...]

Out of Reach 2023 READ THE REPORT Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and its Center for Housing Solutions & Community Initiatives have analyzed rental housing and wage data for more than a decade. Our reports on housing trends help lawmakers, nonprofit agencies, developers, and other stakeholders in their efforts to provide [...]

MAIN STREET HUDSON VALLEY | HEAR FROM YOUR PEERS Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress presents this interactive event focused on creative ways to improve your Main Streets. Panel Discussion, Mini-Expo, lunch in downtown Peekskill restaurants and a walking tour. September 22, 2023 @ 9:00AM - 2:30PM Dramatic Hall- [...]

ALICE in the Hudson Valley 2021 Data READ THE REPORT The ALICE project by United Way is an effort to quantify and describe the number of households that are struggling financially but not typically captured by traditional measures of poverty. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. In other words, [...]

Moving In, Moving Out: A 2023 Special Report -Analyzing the Movement of People Into and Out Of the Hudson Valley During 2019-2020 READ THE REPORT Why should we care about migration? Migration into and out of the Hudson Valley affects many aspects of life across the region, including schools, businesses, taxes, [...]

The Great People Shortage A Special Report - Analyzing Hudson Valley Demographic Trends and the Consequences READ THE REPORT Why? This research brief was inspired by a trend that elected leaders, economic development experts, and business owners have felt across the Hudson Valley for the past several years. Our neighbors often [...]

WELLBEING AS A PLANNING PRINCIPLE The field of planning affects the wellbeing of people and communities in ways that are often underappreciated. Even with the best intentions, our construction and management of the built environment can lead to collateral harm. By prioritizing equitable access to wellbeing as a measure of [...]

BROWNFIELDS: The Basics If you are a municipal official, planner, developer, on a zoning or planning board or just want to learn more about brownfields join us for the free workshop thanks to the support of: Learn: what is a brownfield planning for brownfields redevelopment the [...]

ACROSS THE AISLE A conversation with our regional representatives April 4, 2023 Join Pattern for “Across the Aisle,” a bipartisan discussion with the members of Hudson Valley’s congressional delegation. Rep. Marcus Molinaro and Rep. Pat Ryan will join us to talk about federal issues that affect the region, including infrastructure investments, [...]

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2024 EV UPDATE The considerable growth of electric vehicles (EV) on the road in the Hudson Valley, and the need for infrastructure to charge them, inspired Pattern’s 2022 study “Electric Vehicle Charging in the Hudson Valley.” This report provides an update to some of the essential data from the study, showing [...]

Affordable Homeownership for All: Breaking down systemic barriers, policy and practice November 30, 2022 @ 9:00AM - 2:30PM The Great Room in Kaplan Hall, Newburgh NY This is an In-Person Event POSSIBILITIES FOR EQUITY Brainstorm Buffet on Housing Equity, Sustainability, and Access Speakers include: Carlos Martinez - [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q3 2022 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q3 2022 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Hudson Valley Cybersecurity Series | Cyber Insurance Thursday, November 17, 2022 @ 12:00PM - 12:45PM REGISTER HERE: Please register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ifWnkhFxTi-efdghmtvovQ This is a FREE Event, open to the public Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 12:00PM - 12:45PM Q&A will be available during the LIVE [...]

You are a Pattern Fellow Alumni! A group of extraordinary individuals who believe in your communities, in making your lives and the lives of those around you better, be it through your work or volunteering! That is why we are offering you a very special rate of $125 (a savings of $50) to [...]

Annual Fundraiser Join Pattern for Progress, the Hudson Valley's most trusted research organization, for its annual event. Meet four of the region's new college presidents as we talk to them about education and training of the next generation workforce to meet the needs of our region. Network with academic, business and nonprofit [...]

The Hudson Valley Infrastructure Gap: A critical shortage of funding and municipal workers to care for our public works With the  passage of the of the federal infrastructure bill, federal lawmakers have acknowledged the need to infuse funding into state and local governments for the construction, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure throughout [...]

MAIN STREET HUDSON VALLEY | Envisioning What is Possible Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress presents this exclusive event surrounding the planning and growth of Main Streets in the Hudson Valley. Planning Sessions, case studies, lunch inthe Middletown BID District, keynote speakers and more. October 6, 2022 @ 9:00AM [...]

Out of Reach 2022 READ THE REPORT Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and its Center for Housing Solutions have been analyzing rental housing and wage data for many years and providing statistics and trends to help communities, developers, builders and non-profit agencies plan and construct housing that is affordable in the [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q2 2022 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q2 2022 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Moving In, Moving Out: A Special Report - A Special Report Analyzing Hudson Valley Demographic Changes Early in the Covid 19- Pandemic READ THE REPORT Why should we care about migration? Migration into and out of the Hudson Valley affects many aspects of life across the region, including schools, businesses, taxes, [...]

SIDEWALK TALKS | Creative Placemaking Community Centered Arts and Events June 29, 2022 @ 12:30PM - 1:30PM The Phoenix Festival - Craig Smith presented to Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress O+ Festival-Joe Concra Watch the video on our YouTube Channel [...]

SIDEWALK TALKS | CREATIVE PLACEMAKING Community Centered Arts and Events June 29, 2022 @ 12:30PM - 1:30PM This is a FREE Event Live Virtual Event Register Now! Arts and culture are an important component of a thriving main street. One method for [...]

Join Pattern for Progress as we congratulate the Fellows class of 2021-2022 on their graduation! This year’s theme for the Pattern Fellows program was to explore sector by sector how we have changed since before the onset of COVID-19. Where were we? What happened and what does our new “normal” look like? From [...]

HVSPOTLIGHT Community Driven Revitalization-the City of Port Jervis READ THE SPOTLIGHT MAIN STREET:Hudson Valley, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, shares HVSpotlight: Community Driven Revitalization-the City of Port Jervis Main street vacancies are not all the same. Some are more complex than an empty storefront, and some benefit from [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q1 2022 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q1 2022 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

HVSPOTLIGHT Community Driven Revitalization-Philmont Beautification Inc.  READ THE SPOTLIGHT MAIN STREET:Hudson Valley, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, shares HVSpotlight: Community Driven Revitalization-Philmont Beautification Philmont Beautification Inc. (PBI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Philmont, a small village of about 1,300 people in Columbia County. Since [...]

MAIN STREET HUDSON VALLEY BULLETIN HOUSING ON MAIN STREETS READ THE REPORT MAIN STREET:Hudson Valley, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present April's Main Street Bulletin. Housing on Main Streets

MAIN STREET HUDSON VALLEY BULLETIN PEOPLE FIRST MAIN STREETS-Reimagining the Use of Public Right-of-Ways READ THE REPORT  MAIN STREET:Hudson Valley, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the first Main Street Bulletin. PEOPLE-FIRST Main Streets: Reimagining the Use of Public Right-of-Ways

Hudson Valley Cybersecurity Series | Network Defense Thursday, May 26th, 2022 @ 8:30AM - 10:00AM REGISTER HERE: Please register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ldOYM_ajSl-wcpRkV1ktxw This is a FREE Event, open to the public Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at 8:30AM - 10:00AM Q&A will be available during the LIVE [...]

SIDEWALK TALKS | Reimagining Streets & Sidewalks The Case for People-First Main Streets April 7th, 2022 @ 12:00PM - 1:00PM Reimaging Streets & Sidewalks - Mike Lydon & Frank Filiciotto presented to Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPrN5XJMAGs [...]

Hudson Valley Cybersecurity Series | Cyber Essentials March 29th, 2022 EVENT 1: CYBER ESSENTIALS - March 29, 2022 The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) shared information that is essential to protecting computer systems, data and infrastructure for local government [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q4 + Annual 2021 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q4 + Annual 2021 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Resources for Small Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic State Resources New York state made financial assistance available through several programs as part of the Business Pandemic Recovery Initiative. Some of these programs are still open and have money available, but others are currently out of money. The programs that have run [...]

Community Builders 2022 | Info Session Learn more about the Community Builders Program! Community Builders is recruiting for the class of 2022 – learn more about Pattern’s community development project incubator! Discover the purpose of the program, explore past projects, and learn more about the tools and [...]

Main Street Hudson Valley Annual Conference 2021: Why Main Street Matters December 8, 2021 Main Streets are often a crucial component of a community's identity, a physical representation of how a community wants to be perceived. In recognition of the importance of main streets as drivers of economic growth, [...]

Housing Update | The Housing Market Outlook for 2022 Tuesday, November 30, 2021 The Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions convenes industry leaders for a virtual panel discussion exploring the many angles of housing and real estate. This month Pattern for Progress is pleased to host David Legaz, [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q3 2021 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q3 2021 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

The Pathway Forward Read the Report As the region surveys the damage incurred by the pandemic and the economic disruption, many of our businesses and institutions are thinking about the best way forward. To assist in that process, Pattern has convened several work groups of its board members to discuss and determine [...]

The Pathway Forward with Central Hudson September 29, 2021 As the Hudson Valley surveys the damage incurred by the pandemic and economic disruption, local businesses and institutions are thinking about the best way forward – including Central Hudson, a community business for more than a century with a vested [...]

Hudson Valley Housing Forum 2021 A Housing Crisis: Finding a Place to Call Home October 26th, 27th, & 28th, 2021 The Center for Housing Solutions & Community Initiatives is hosting its annual Hudson Valley Housing Forum October 26th, 27th, & 28th. The annual event [...]

Housing Update | Sustainable Development & Demand for Low Carbon Buildings CPC Sustainability – Financing High Performance September 23rd, 2021 The Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions convenes industry leaders for a virtual panel discussion exploring the many angles of housing and real estate. Pattern for Progress is pleased [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q2 2021 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q2 2021 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Out of Reach 2021 READ THE REPORT Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and its Center for Housing Solutions have been analyzing rental housing and wage data for many years and providing statistics and trends to help communities, developers, builders and non-profit agencies plan and construct housing that is affordable in the [...]

Housing Update | Sustainable Development & Demand for Low Carbon Buildings Save Energy & Reduce Carbon through Downtown Revitalization August 12th, 2021 The Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions convenes industry leaders for a virtual panel discussion exploring the many angles of housing and real estate. Pattern for Progress is [...]

Housing Update | Sustainable Development & Demand for Low Carbon Buildings Multifamily Developers Choosing High Performance July 22nd, 2021 The Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions convenes industry leaders for a virtual panel discussion exploring the many angles of housing and real estate. Pattern for Progress is pleased to [...]

At the HEART of the Region READ THE REPORT This report explores the important economic and cultural impacts of the Arts on the quality of life in the Hudson Valley.  The Hudson Valley benefits from an incredible array of arts and cultural entities including Storm King Art Center, Art Omi, the [...]

Housing Update | Empowering Equity in Real Estate Development June 23rd, 2021 View the recording of this meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebJXzVn6rZk The Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions convenes industry leaders for a virtual panel discussion exploring the many angles of housing and real estate. This month the [...]

The Board Institute | Info Session Wednesday, June 10th, 2021 at 1:30PM REGISTER NOW: This is a FREE Event Register for the Live interactive Event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HA0qDIemSCibgC-f52UV7w The Board Institute is designed to make an impact - a positive disruption - in the governance model for board representation. Recognizing [...]

Season 2 Episode 21: Urban Concepts with Jared Rodriguez Do our neighborhoods reflect our natural community patterns? Have we designed them to create economic success? We gravitate towards highly interconnected walkable ecosystems, but somewhere along the way we've turned away from that natural inclination, compartmentalizing our cities so that offices and [...]

The Pattern Fellows Graduation 2021 - Keynote Speaker Richard Rothstein The Pattern Fellows is a regional leadership training program geared towards mid-career professionals. Initiated in 2007 to expand the horizons of those already acknowledged as leaders in their communities and disciplines. The program helps participants to gain a more intimate knowledge of the [...]

Season 2 Episode 20 The Future of Commercial Development with Guy Leibler & Kevin Plunkett How has the pandemic shaped the future of commercial development? This week we're looking at the future of commercial and industrial development, exploring the future of healthcare centers and models, and considering the future of residential [...]

Season 2 Episode 19: The Future of the Arts and Small Theaters with Chris Silva The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc. operates the oldest continuously operating theater in the state, one of the oldest in the country right here in the Hudson Valley, as well as the region’s premiere orchestra, the [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q1 2021 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q1 2021 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Season 2 Episode 18: Newly Elected to the New York State Senate with Michelle Hinchey, Mike Martucci, and Elijah Reichlin-Melnick In this special episode, we tune into the Delaware Engineering Government Series which explores governing in the time of COVID with regional government leadership to meet newly elected New York State [...]

Village of Ellenville Strategic Plan READ THE REPORT Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress released a Strategic Revitalization Action Plan for the Village of Ellenville. The plan provides goals and recommendations designed to support the revitalization of the Village and improve quality of life for Ellenville residents. The plan was funded through [...]

Season 2 Episode 17: Conflict & Resolution with Dr. Joshua N. Weiss How do you approach conflict? Do you seek to change minds or do you seek common ground? As it turns out, our views may be closer than we think, and finding that out is the key to successfully negotiating [...]

Annual Fundraiser This seven-part Annual Fundraiser tours some of the Hudson Valley region's most spectacular arts spaces, music venues, and gardens. As the weather turns warmer and more cultural venues are able to open after a year of being closed to the public, Pattern wants to take you on a journey through [...]

Housing Update | Affordable Housing Overlay Districts: A Zoning Tool May 20th, 2021 The Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions convenes industry leaders for a virtual panel discussion about the City of Cambridge's 100%- Affordable Housing Overlay. Affordable housing developers often cannot compete with market-rate developers who can [...]

Season 2 Episode 16: The Marvel of Moving Water to NYC with Adam Bosch New York City's water supply system is the largest municipal water supply system in the United States. This modern marvel of engineering consists of 19 reservoirs and 3 lakes that store 570 billion gallons of water when [...]

Season 2 Episode 15: Filming in the Hudson Valley with Summer Crockett Moore & Tony Glazer The film industry is booming here in the Hudson Valley. With close proximity to New York City - the second largest hub for the entertainment industry, as well as the availability of incredible crew, beautiful [...]

Season 2 Episode 14: Sullivan Renaissance with Denise Frangipane There's a renaissance happening in Sullivan County - a movement that believes in building beautiful, active communities through beautification, neighborhood revitalization, community development, healthy communities, and business. This week's episode features Denise Frangipane, Executive Director of Sullivan Renaissance, who oversees the organization [...]

Season 2 Episode 13: Looking Back and Moving Forward A Reflection on Patterns & Paradigms with Jonathan Drapkin This week, host Jonathan Drapkin reflects on the intent and themes of Patterns & Paradigms. Looking back over the past year as we have all faced a pandemic, economic disruption, and social unrest, we [...]

The Government Series | Governing in the time of COVID with The State Senators April 29th, 2021 The Delaware Engineering Government Series | Governing in the time of COVID visits with regional government leadership for a behind the scenes look at governing in the time of COVID-19. Explore the challenges, [...]

Housing Update | The Complexities of Fair Housing April 8th, 2021 The Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions explores the complexities of Fair Housing with Dorothy Botsoe, Real Estate Broker and Certified New York State Real Estate Instructor.  With: Joe Czajka Senior Vice President, Pattern for Progress Dorothy [...]

Season 2 Episode 12: Introducing the Board Institute with Freddy Garcia How do we increase diversity in the rooms where decisions are made? What can we do to improve representation in the decision making processes in regional leadership positions? How do we open the doors for more people of color to [...]

Season 2 Episode 11: Day One Early Learning Community with Geraldine Laybourne & Julie Riess What if we began thinking of our earliest childhood educators as brain architects? What if we transform the concept of "childcare" by empowering our teachers so that we can scaffold a child's learning experience to [...]

Season 2 Episode 010: Perseverance & Ingenuity: The Mission to Mars with Rob Sullivan Perseverance and Ingenuity. Sometimes it's all about alignment. It just so happens that this planetary alignment happened in the middle of a global pandemic. Mars reached opposition in October 2020, a "mere" 38.6 million miles away from [...]

The Government Series | Governing in the time of COVID with The County Executives March 25th, 2021 The Government Series | Governing in the time of COVID visits with regional government leadership for a behind the scenes look at governing in the time of COVID-19. Explore the challenges, [...]

Housing Update | A Multicultural Approach to Food & Housing March 18th, 2021 This month the Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions hosts West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation from Providence, Rhode Island. We'll explore how this developer puts their mission into practice promoting the development of healthy, sustainable communities [...]

Season 2 Episode 09: Access Supports for Living with Ron Colavito The mission is simple: Help people to live the healthiest and fullest lives possible. With 1500 employees, Access: Supports for Living supports 11,000 people in the Hudson Valley each year through a broad range of programs including behavioral and mental health [...]

Season 2 Episode 08: Fake News VS Fact-Based Journalism with Barry Rothfeld Long before the pandemic, there were those who were writing the death of the modern American newspaper. With the rise of the internet and social media, news commentary has gained dominance to achieve likes and ratings to attract advertising [...]

Season 2 Episode 07: Shared Humanity: Diverse, Equitable, & Inclusive with Mecca E. Mitchell This week we're exploring the importance of expansive diversity, the diversity of perspective that invites inclusivity and equity, that creates environments where those within it feel valued and engaged. We're discussing health equity and seeking our shared [...]

Season 2 Episode 06: Problem Solvers: The Resilient Generation with Emma Coltoff We're looking at the world through the lens of a younger generation - young professionals, problem solvers, and entrepreneurs - exploring their unique perspective on the challenges facing the Hudson Valley and the country. This week we're talking with [...]

Season 2 Episode 05: Land Use & the Climate of Change with Kim Elliman The parks in New York's Hudson Valley saw large increases in visitation during the pandemic, highlighting the importance of parkland and open spaces for recreation. This week, we're talking about open space, land use, conservation and the [...]

Housing Update | Moratorium on Evictions: Impacts and Resources February 25th, 2021 The Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions convenes professionals for a virtual panel discussion about impacts of the COVID-19 eviction stays and subsequent extensions. With: Joe Czajka Senior Vice President, Pattern for Progress Kathy [...]

Community ReBuilders Info Session February 24th, 2021 @ 5:00PM This is a FREE Event Register here to attend this LIVE Info Session: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YX-OV4ciSkqx7p6RP1tLQw Learn more about the Community ReBuilders Program! Learn more about the purpose of the Community ReBuilders program - explore some past projects and discover more [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q4 + Annual 2020 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q4 + Annual 2020 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Season 2 Episode 04: Film Production & Job Creation with Mary Stuart Masterson The Hudson Valley is naturally cinematic. Seeing the opportunity to drive the local economy through expansion of the Hudson Valleys growing film and tv production capacity, Mary Stuart Masterson has made the Hudson Valley her home, founding Stockade [...]

Season 2 Episode 03: Unshattered: Social Enterprise & Recovery with Kelly Lyndgaard After hearing a woman's heartbreaking story of addiction, Kelly Lyndgaard was moved to make a difference. Inspired by the strength and commitment of women doing the hard work of recovery, Unshattered was born. This week we’re exploring social enterprise [...]

Season 2  Episode 02: The Architecture of Healing & Social Equity with Michael Murphy Have you ever thought of buildings as a cinematic experience? Have you considered how architecture is used to welcome people into a space, to promote healing, or to narrate important stories through memorial? This week we’re exploring [...]

The Government Series | Governing in the time of COVID with The Mayors February 17th, 2021 The Government Series | Governing in the time of COVID visits with regional government leadership for a behind the scenes look at governing in the time of COVID-19. Explore the challenges, the the trials [...]

Housing Update | Real Estate Market Update January 21st, 2021 This is a FREE Event Watch the premiere here on this page or on Pattern's YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/zPQryyQjFzw This webinar will be available on this page after the event The Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions [...]

Finding Common Ground Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 @ 4:00PM SEE THE REPLAY: Watch the replay: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/7GmL0RGV69U0NvRWlnCIs6oKjNoB4p72OcL8fuG79vuYb8pFACCepKFV-Msjw4wL.X6Qz86l-mTRT4TkI Now, more than ever, in a nation and communities polarized by politics, stressed by pandemic, economic uncertainty and disparity, we are faced with the challenge of finding common ground. [...]

Season 2  Episode 01: Winning the War on COVID? with Diana Mason Are we winning the war on COVID? What of the wounded who have survived the illness but are dealing with lasting impacts? This week we're exploring the other effects of COVID-19, as well as vaccinations and masks, nursing, healthcare, [...]

PATTERN MATTERS: 2020 in Review READ THE REPORT Pattern takes a look back at our accomplishments for 2020 and shares the highlights with you.

Episode 015: 2020 - The Year in Review Part III with Gretchen Dykstra Nothing represents New Year's Eve like the ball drop in Times Square. With its landmark theaters and vibrant super signs, this week we're talking about the vision and ambition it took to make Times Square the unique attraction [...]

Episode 014: 2020 - The Year in Review Part II at Pattern for Progress with Joe Czajka We're taking time to reflect on this incredibly challenging year. This week we're exploring how Pattern for Progress, like so many organizations, had to pivot to the virtual world in the midst of the [...]

Episode 013: 2020 - The Year in Review Part I with Marsha Gordon & Al Samuels We're taking time to reflect on this incredibly challenging year. The pandemic has greatly impacted our businesses - changing the way we work, the way we meet, and how we commute. In Part I of [...]

Links from this Episode: Melinda Mack - Bio New York Association of Training & Employment Professionals (NYATEP) REPORT: A New Way Forward - Bold Actions to Reshape New York's Labor Market The Future Works - A Podcast for Workforce Leaders Episode 012: Reshaping New York's Workforce with Melinda Mack [...]

Links from this Episode: Elliot "Lee" Sander - Wikipedia Elliot "Lee" Sander - LinkedIn Bombardier Episode 011: The Future of Transportation with Elliot "Lee" Sander We're talking about the future of transportation. The pandemic has changed the way people travel, even the frequency and the distance of the daily [...]

Episode 010: Food Insecurity in the Hudson Valley with Diane Serratore & Megan Larmer We're talking about food insecurity and farming in the Hudson Valley. The pandemic has impacted many people resulting in overwhelming need from food banks and community services. This week's episode features Diane Serratore, Executive Director at People [...]

Episode 009: Manufacturing's Carpe Diem Moment with Randy Wolken & Harold King We're talking about the carpe diem moment for manufacturing, an opportunity to prioritize manufacturing, technology, and the workforce that supports it. This week's episode features Randy Wolken, President of the Manufacturers Association and the Manufacturers Alliance of New York, [...]

Episode 008: Building a Strong Regional Economy with Laura Quebral We're talking about building better communities through the development of a strong regional economy, creative public and private partnerships, and community consensus. This week's episode features Laura Quebral, Director and Research Associate Professor, The University of Buffalo Regional Institute. A planner, [...]

Episode 007: Election Day is Done. What's Next? with Dr. Gerald Benjamin and Liz Benjamin It's the day after the General Election and we're asking: "What's next?" This week’s episode features Dr. Gerald Benjamin,  retired associate vice president for regional engagement and director of the Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q3 2020 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q3 2020 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Episode 006: Economics, Local Government, & Regional Development with Kent Gardner & R. Michael N'dolo This week we're looking at economics, local government and regional development, asking the question: "Will this work?" This week’s episode features Dr. Kent Gardner, Principal & Chief Economist with CGR, and Michael N'dolo, CEcD, Director of [...]

Episode 005: Business Innovation & Resilience with Danny Potocki & Johnny LeHane We have to think about what's next, what is possible, and where we're going. We're talking about mentorship, local capacity building, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the rate of change. This week’s episode features Danny Potocki, Managing [...]

Episode 004: Urban Futures with Jonathan Bowles As New York’s small businesses confront the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and the livelihoods of so many are at risk, it's time to build back better. We're talking about building better neighborly relationships - supporting the small businesses and restaurants in our [...]

Episode 003: COVID: A Grand Opportunity to Rethink Education with Leon Botstein As the COVID-19 Pandemic swept across New York City and the Hudson Valley region in March of 2020, teachers and school administrators scrambled to reengineer education for deliver in a virtual format. The pandemic exposed how critical it is [...]

Episode 002: The NYC & Hudson Valley Relationship with Carolyn Grossman Meagher New York City and the Hudson Valley are incredibly intertwined. The Hudson Valley is home to much of New York City's infrastructure and workforce, while New York City is a huge economic and cultural center for the entire region. [...]

The Impact of COVID19 on Rural Housing September 24th, 2020 This housing forum is provided by the Tri Town Coalition for Housing Affordability, a collaborative group of Amenia, Millerton, and Pine Plains residents and stakeholders actively working to advance solutions to the towns' shared concerns for affordable housing and inclusive [...]

Episode 001: Reimagining Public Safety with Jeremy Travis What does safety look like? Are we using the right metrics to measure community safety? Was "Defund the Police" the best rally cry to effect change? We're talking about building better communities - of which the police are one critical element. Let's explore [...]

Episode 000: The Why of The Pattern Podcast Tune in for the story behind Patterns & Paradigms. Vice President for Marketing and Communication at Pattern for Progress, Michelle Pfeffer, talks with Pattern President and CEO, Jonathan Drapkin, host of The Pattern Podcast, to learn the story behind the show. [...]

ALICE in the Hudson Valley 2020 READ THE REPORT The ALICE project by United Way is an effort to quantify and describe the number of households that are struggling financially but not typically captured by traditional measures of poverty. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. In other words, “ALICE [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q2 2020 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q2 2020 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Economic Impact | The Impact, Shock, and Recovery of the COVID19 July 8th, 2020 Join Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Daleep Singh, Executive Vice President and head of the Markets Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for a look [...]

Episode 6: Leadership Moving Forward June 24th, 2020 Join LIFT/HV Remote Roundtable for Young Professional focused conversations surrounding professional development, leadership, communication and connection. --- Episode 6: Leadership Moving Forward - perspectives on how leadership needs to be different moving forward - how we work, collaborate and prioritize diversity and [...]

Housing Update | COVID-19 Impacts Multifamily Housing June 12th, 2020 Join Pattern for Progress for a webinar on Multifamily Financing and Development in the Hudson Valley. A conversation to explore the state of multifamily housing development and finance during COVID-19. Panelists will provide their insight and experiences with construction, property [...]

Healthcare | The COVID 19 Frontline May 26th, 2020 Our healthcare system has been the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Jonathan Drapkin, President & CEO of Pattern for Progress, for a discussion with Hudson Valley healthcare leaders from Crystal Run Healthcare, Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall, and Cornerstone Family Healthcare [...]

VULNERABILITY REVEALED: COVID-19 and the Hudson Valley Food System READ THE REPORT This report explores the growing issue of food insecurity in the Hudson Valley, recent disruptions to food supply, and ways to improve our regional food system and increase access to food. The recent news is full of images [...]

Strategies for Pressing Play May 13th, 2020 Join a panel of land use and development professionals in a discussion of tips, tools and observations that can be used to best position development projects when restrictions related to the State’s response to COVID-19 are lifted. We are in uncharted waters in [...]

Housing Update | COVID-19 Impacts Affordable Housing & Services May 7th, 2020 Join the Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions for a virtual panel discussion about the impacts of COVID-19 on the Hudson Valley Affordable Housing and Services. Moderator: Joe Czajka, Pattern for Progress Panel: [...]

Episode 5: Civic Engagement During COVID-19 May 6th, 2020 Join LIFT/HV Remote Roundtable for Young Professional focused conversations surrounding professional development, leadership, communication and connection. --- Episode 5: Civic Engagement during COVID-19 Active and Informed during this PAUSE Moderator: Kate Stryker - Research Planner, Pattern for Progress [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q1 2020 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q1 2020 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Housing Update | COVID-19 Impacts Real Estate Markets May 1st, 2020 The Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions reconvenes industry leaders for a virtual panel discussion about the continued impacts of Covid-19 on the Hudson Valley housing market. Hear about how things have progressed over the last six weeks, [...]

Episode 4: Marketing in the Midst of Crisis April 29th, 2020 Join LIFT/HV Remote Roundtable for Young Professional focused conversations surrounding professional development, leadership, communication and connection. --- Episode 4: Marketing in the Midst of Crisis The Importance of Marketing & Messaging in Tough Times Moderator: Christopher Short [...]

Episode 3: Prioritizing Mental Health April 22nd, 2020 LIFT/HV Remote Roundtable Join LIFT/HV Remote Roundtable for Young Professional focused conversations surrounding professional development, leadership, communication and connection. --- Episode 3: Prioritizing Mental Health Adjusting in times of crisis and practical ways to cope Moderator: Marisa Moore, PhD - [...]

Moving Forward at a Distance April 17th, 2020 Moving Forward at a Distance: Tools for Keeping Local Government Open for Business While on PAUSE We are all in uncharted waters in the current landscape of construction stoppages, closures of non-essential businesses, municipal workforce reduction and working remotely. Let’s join together [...]

Now Serving | County Leadership in Challenging Times April 16th, 2020 Our County Executives are gathering (virtually) for a panel discussion about how our communities are addressing our greatest challenge at hand. Faced with a Global Pandemic, hear leadership perspectives from the frontlines as they serve our Hudson Valley communities [...]

Episode 2: Working Remotely April 15th, 2020 Join LIFT/HV Remote Roundtable for Young Professional focused conversations surrounding professional development, leadership, communication and connection. --- Episode 2: Working Remotely Best Practices from Seasoned Remote Workers Moderator: Evan Menist, Campaign Manager at Elijah Reichlin-Melnick for Senate Panelists: Sean [...]

Episode 1: Managing in All Directions April 8th, 2020 Join LIFT/HV Remote Roundtable for Young Professional focused conversations surrounding professional development, leadership, communication and connection. --- Episode 1: Managing in All Directions Remote Work, Leadership, and Innovation in a Global Crisis Moderator: Eric Pierson - Senior Research Planner, [...]

Housing Update | COVID-19 Impacts March 30th, 2020 The Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions hosts industry leaders for a virtual panel discussion about the impacts of Covid-19 on the Hudson Valley housing market. Moderator: Joe Czajka, Pattern for Progress Panel: Matt Rand - CEO, [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q4 + Annual 2019 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q4 + Annual 2019 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

MILESTONES: Pattern's Progress in 2019 READ THE REPORT Pattern takes a look back at our accomplishments for 2019 and shares the highlights with you.

Out of Alignment An Overview of the Mid-Hudson Valley from the Great Recession to 2030 READ THE ABSTRACT READ THE REPORT VIEW THE APPENDICES - COUNTY PROFILES VISIT THE WEBSITE The Mid-Hudson Valley is at a crossroads. The aftermath of the Great Recession has [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Climate Change: What it Means for the Hudson Valley READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF Mid-Hudson Valley communities will face a new normal of more frequent and intense flooding, heat waves and droughts caused by global warming. Since 1970, New [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Implications of Student Debt READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF American household debt is growing, and student loans are a large contributing factor to this problem. In the fourth quarter of 2008, U.S. student loan debt was just under $640 [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Connectivity with New York City READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF The Mid-Hudson Valley shares a symbiotic relationship with New York City (NYC), its neighbor and largest metropolitan area in the country, which accounted for 10% of the nation’s GDP [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Rise of the Dollar Stores READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF For decades, consumers have looked for bargains at their local Walmart. The retail behemoth advertised it had the lowest prices, and people flocked to it. But in another sign [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief AirBNB: The New Place to Stay READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF The Mid-Hudson Valley has always drawn visitors looking to explore its state parks, enjoy its farm-to-table eateries and breweries, and take in all the beauty and recreational activities [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief The Growth of Tourism READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF Tourism is booming throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley. From Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, the study area’s most lucrative tourist destination, to resorts, a casino, Hudson River cruises and pick-your-own apple farms, [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Property Taxes are Getting Higher READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF The high cost of living in the Mid-Hudson Valley is in large part due to high property taxes, a problem that has grown over the past decade. They are [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief The Challenges of Owning a Home READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF During the housing boom before the Great Recession, median home values were extraordinarily high, with homes in many Mid-Hudson Valley counties at or near the peak market price. [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Rental Housing: Rising Rents, Declining Incomes READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF There is an affordability crisis for renters throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley because of rising rents that are a result of limited supply and declining median incomes. Overall, a [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief The Changing Face of Retail READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF Retail trade, a core component of the American economy and a pillar of the American experience, has undergone seismic shifts in the last half century. In the 1960s, 70s [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief The Acceleration of Technology READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF One of the striking differences between pre-Great Recession times and today is the dramatic acceleration in the integration of technology into our daily lives. Innovations in technology have been the [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Focus on the Microeconomy READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF Historically, the vast majority of businesses in the study area have been small establishments that employ fewer than 20 people. These firms, which we call the “micro economy,” have powered [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Healthcare Expansion and Consolidation READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF Changes in the health care industry were already occurring before the Great Recession. But with the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, which insured millions of additional people, [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief New Jobs and Lower Income READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF A fundamental shift occurred in the Mid-Hudson Valley’s employment composition between 2008 and 2017. Many high-paying jobs that had anchored the middle class in the past disappeared, and more [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Regional Migration Trends READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF Just as employment and income tell us about a region’s economy, migration trends are also a gauge of its economic health. New York State loses more people to out-of-state migrations than [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Labor Force: Who's Working, Who's Not READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF There is no debate that current unemployment rates are low in the Mid-Hudson Valley and throughout the nation. Many business sectors in the Mid-Hudson Valley are having difficulties [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief A Clash of Cultures READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF The Village of Kiryas Joel, struggling to accommodate its explosive population growth and engaged in cultural and legal disputes with its neighbors, separated from the Town of Monroe in January [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Growing Hispanic & Latino Population READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF Since 2000, the number of people in the Mid-Hudson Valley that identify as Hispanic or Latino has increased significantly in all seven counties of the region. The U.S. Census [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief A Younger Generation in Change READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF In the Mid-Hudson Valley and across the country, local governments and economic development agencies are searching for ways to attract the millennial generation, the largest generation in American history, [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Fertility Rates: Lowest in Decades READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF Fertility rate trends are a useful indicator for future population growth and prosperity because changing fertility rates have implications for family size, female labor force participation, and economic growth.[1] [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief The Shrinking Middle Class READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF One of the biggest challenges tracking the prosperity of the middle class is nailing down the definition of the term itself. There is no standard definition, and being part of [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief Empty Classrooms, Higher Costs READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF Of the 65 school districts in the study area, only seven have seen their student population increase since 2000, five of which were in Orange County while Putnam and Sullivan [...]

October 2019 | Hudson Valley Out of Alignment Issue Brief The Silver Tsunami READ THIS ISSUE BRIEF The population of the United States is getting older. Increased life expectancy from advances in medicine and technology is coinciding with the aging of baby boomers, one of the largest generations [...]

Urban Action Agenda: The Evolution Continues READ THE REPORT The Urban Action Agenda is a multi-year initiative led by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress to promote the revitalization and growth of urban centers throughout the nine-county Hudson Valley region, which includes Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Greene counties. The [...]

The Math Just Doesn't Work: Why Young Professionals Are Leaving the Hudson Valley READ THE REPORT Pattern for Progress announced the creation of a regional initiative to promote young professionals in the Hudson Valley when it hosted the second annual Greater Hudson Valley Young Professional Summit on Thursday, May 23, at SUNY [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q1 2019 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q1 2019 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q4 + Annual 2018 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q4 + Annual 2018 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

The Momentum Continues: The Urban Action Agenda 2018 READ THE REPORT New “Urban Action Agenda” Report by Pattern Evaluates 25 Cities and Villages in Hudson Valley Newburgh – For the second year in a row, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress has released a major report summarizing the progress of the Urban Action [...]

Economic Development for Hispanic and Latino Small Business: Focusing on Brewster, Liberty, Monticello, and Walden, New York READ THE REPORT Newburgh – Two new reports by Pattern for Progress address the needs of the growing Hispanic and Latino business community in urban areas in the mid-Hudson Valley. Released in partnership with Community [...]

Strategic Economic Development for Latino and Hispanic Small Business READ THE REPORT Newburgh – Two new reports by Pattern for Progress address the needs of the growing Hispanic and Latino business community in urban areas in the mid-Hudson Valley. Released in partnership with Community Capital of New York (CCNY), the reports [...]

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2017 Another Great Year READ THE REPORT Pattern for Progress outlines the work that has been accomplished on behalf of the Hudson Valley in 2017, always with our mission in mind - to improve the quality of life in the Hudson Valley.

Rebuilding Our Infrastructure: Got a Spare Billion?  Actions, Dollars Needed Now READ THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY READ THE REPORT A significant new Hudson Valley Pattern For Progress report details the alarming extent of deteriorating roads, bridges and water and wastewater systems in seven communities and across the region — and tallies the [...]

Education Patterns READ THE REPORT Of New York State’s 695 school districts, 122 of them are in the Hudson Valley. We are the highest ranked state in terms of expenditure per pupil, yet rank between 31 and 33 in results. As a state, we invest $63 billion in our public schools [...]

Urban Action Agenda:  A Program in Motion READ THE REPORT NEW PATTERN FOR PROGRESS REPORT: HUDSON VALLEY’S TRANSFORMING CITIES AND URBAN AREAS ARE PREPARING FOR NEXT WAVE OF GROWTH With New York City becoming more expensive, valley rolls out welcome mat; Pattern’s data-driven analysis provides broad-based yet very local look at region’s [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q4 + Annual 2016 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q4 + Annual 2016 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

2016: Another Great Year READ THE REPORT Pattern takes a look back at our accomplishments for 2016 and shares the highlights with you.

The face of the Hudson Valley is changing due to population shifts, growth and residents' needs. Many view those improvements as an important evolution. But others are finding themselves left behind -- and wondering how they fit into communities once very familiar, but now different.

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q3 2016 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q3 2016 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Infrastructure: An Investment in the Future A Hudson Valley Perspective READ THE REPORT A report on regional infrastructure released today by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress details municipal sentiments expressed about the current and future state of traditional infrastructure (roads, bridges, sewer, water, public buildings) through a survey based methodology. “Infrastructure: [...]

Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report Q1 2016 READ THE REPORT The Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives, a unit of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, is pleased to present the Q1 2016 edition of the Regional Housing Market Report.

Urban Farming in the Hudson Valley: A Growing Movement READ THE REPORT NEWBURGH, APRIL 2016 – A report on urban farming released today by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress reveals that a shift towards inclusive, local urban growing efforts is occurring in the Hudson Valley. “Urban Farming in the Hudson Valley: [...]

Post-Recession Housing Market Makes a Recovery READ THE REPORT Mortgages Rebound Slightly, but Cost of Housing Remains a Burden NEWBURGH – November 23, 2015 – When Hudson Valley residents sit down for a Thanksgiving dinner this week, there’s a good chance it will be at a table in a home the [...]

Changing Hudson Valley Population Trends READ THE REPORT VIEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS NEWBURGH, September 22, 2015 – Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress has issued a report entitled “Changing Hudson Valley – Population Trends.” The report details where in the nine-county Hudson Valley region there is growth and decline, along with who is [...]

Diploma Disconnect Thousands of high school students graduate every year. But are they prepared? READ THE REPORT Schools Leave Thousands of Students Underprepared Report also examines school tax burden, declining enrollments NEWBURGH, August 28, 2015 – As students across the region get ready to go back to school, Hudson Valley Pattern [...]

American Dream Revised READ THE REPORT NEWBURGH, NY — September 18, 2013 — “Housing in the Hudson Valley: American Dream Revised,” the annual report from the Center for Housing Solutions at Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, explains through data and research that homeownership remains out of reach for many in the [...]

Hudson Valley Infrastructure Is it safe? Is it fair? Is it informed? READ THE REPORT Pattern Calls for Vigilance on Rail Inspections in New Infrastructure Paper Released in Advance of Conference, the Report Also Features New Water and Sewer Capacity Map NEWBURGH, May 13, 2015 – The need for greater attention [...]

Urban Pioneering in the Hudson Valley READ THE REPORT NEWBURGH, September 22, 2014 – The creation of desirable living and working spaces in urban areas where vacancies and blight were the norm is a trend taking hold in pockets of the nation. The annual housing report released today by Hudson Valley [...]

The Spin We're In High Turnover in School Superintendents Impacts Districts READ THE REPORT Pattern Releases Issue Brief on High Turnover in School District Superintendents NEWBURGH, September 2, 2014 – When students in the Hudson Valley return to school next week, for many it will mean heading back to districts impacted [...]

Aging in the Hudson Valley: Is the Healthcare System Ready? READ THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY READ THE REPORT Pattern Study: Healthcare System Underprepared for Aging Hudson Valley NEWBURGH, July 17, 2014 – An extensive study of the region’s healthcare system released today by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress finds that hospitals, nursing [...]

Shared Superintendent A New Experiment in Certain New York State School Districts READ THE REPORT VISIT MICROSITE NEWBURGH, JUNE 11, 2014 – A Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress issue brief released today examines the implications of shared superintendencies that are now in place in a number of school districts in New [...]

Infrastructure Planning and Investment: A Widening Gap READ THE REPORT READ THE SUMMARY SHEET Concerns Escalate As Roads, Bridges, Sewer and Water Systems Age Pattern Region-wide Infrastructure Report and Survey Results Released NEWBURGH – Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress today released a report and survey results addressing widespread infrastructure concerns in [...]

The Empty Classroom Syndrome: Facing the Crisis of Future Enrollment Declines READ THE REPORT Pattern Releases Issue Brief on the State of School Enrollment Projections in the Hudson Valley NEWBURGH, May 9, 2013 – A discussion brief released today by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress describes a crisis of declining enrollments [...]

Hudson Valley Food Hubs Initiative READ THE REPORT READ THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This study occurs at a time when much of the national focus on local and regional food system development is turning to the need for infrastructure. After several generations of decline in the number of farms and farmland acres, [...]

Closed Schools, Open Minds Hudson Valley's School Enrollment Dilemma and Opportunities for Adaptive Reuse READ THE REPORT A unique set of demographic, economic and policy changes have forced public school leaders in the Hudson Valley to make deep budget cuts that were practically unthinkable a decade ago. Teachers, programs and transportation [...]