The Ulster County Housing Smart Communities Initiative was introduced a few years ago to tackle the housing shortage. Adam Bosch from Pattern for Progress, who played a key role in developing the program, explained its functionality and shared valuable insights applicable to Westchester.

Pattern is happy to share an upcoming virtual webinar on land use with Sustainable Cinema.hv - Register today by going to: hvclimatesolutionsweek.org - this is a FREE event!

We are so excited for our Hudson Valley Progress in Action Awards at this years annual event made possible by all our sponsors including Orange & Rockland and D & A! Get your ticket today and contact Robin for table reservations at [email protected]

THIS WEEK: Another Lunch & Learn Webinar with Arlington, County VA sponsored by Ulster Savings -- sign up today and join us!

A reminder that our annual celebration is NEXT WEEK, featuring our Hudson Valley Progress in Action Awards. An evening not to be missed!

FINAL CALL for tickets to our annual event this Wednesday! Start your week on a high note and make your reservation today!

NEXT UP: Our Housing Conference is this month! Register now at pattern-for-progress.org

We are proud to share that Pattern CEO Adam Bosch was named by City & State to its 2024 Hudson Valley Power 100 list. cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…

Our next report comes out later this week...

Pattern is reminded of its roots on this Election Day. No matter who wins at the polls, our team will provide objective data, planning, and well-researched information to help elected leaders improve our quality of life in the Hudson Valley.

The housing crisis in our region comes with dire consequences. The number of homeless schoolchildren in the Hudson Valley has risen by 51% since 2009. Read our new report, When Hotels Become Home, to learn more: bit.ly/WhenHotelsBeco…

Homelessness has increased across the Hudson Valley. As more people seek emergency housing, the public has paid millions of dollars to place them in hotels and motels. Learn more in Pattern's new report, When Hotels Become Home: bit.ly/WhenHotelsBeco…

shelterforce.org/2024/12/03/fac… FACT: Since 2005, Hudson Valley public schools have seen their combined enrollment shrink by about 48,000 kids. That’s why Pattern spoke with Shelterforce about a common myth that leads people to fight against good housing projects.

Pattern hosted a great conversation with four of our state lawmakers last week. Thanks to our lead sponsor, Verizon, for supporting Across the Aisle.

Tomorrow Pattern will be releasing a new report on the landscape of old malls in the Hudson Valley and the new uses they present. Stay tuned for more!

Today Pattern released a new report, Old Malls | New Uses, a playbook for the adaptive re-use of struggling mall properties throughout the Hudson Valley. Readers will find examples of mall conversion projects throughout the United States. Read the report today!

Read our new report here: pattern-for-progress.org/portfolio/oldm…

Independent research has been a hallmark of Pattern for Progress for 60 years. We are excited to share our research agenda for 2025. The four topics were selected with input and help from Pattern members throughout the Hudson Valley.

Pattern is celebrating 60 years of service to the Hudson Valley. We were founded by civic leaders in 1965 to conduct factual studies, promote regional planning, and sponsor plans and projects for the betterment of the Hudson Valley, without political aims or affiliations.

Pattern next month will co-host a free webinar that focuses on planning to protect our buildings, communities, and forests from wildfires. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…