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 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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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: [...]