Homelessness is a Housing Problem: National Data, Local Plans & Progress

Why do some metropolitan areas of the U.S., such as Boston and Seattle, have much higher rates of homelessness than others, such as Chicago and Detroit? In a 30-minute virtual presentation, author and researcher Dr. Gregg Colburn will summarize statistical investigations into a range of factors – such as mental illness, drug use, poverty, weather, generosity of public assistance – and the evidence that points to the driving role of housing markets. Representatives of local non-profit and government initiatives will present highlights of related goals and success stories in the Brown County area. The event will conclude with time for audience Q&A with Dr. Colburn and local presenters. 

Gregg Colburn is an associate professor in the Runstad Department of Real Estate in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. With data scientist Clayton Page Aldern, he co-authored Homelessness is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain U.S. Patterns (University of California Press). His research has been featured in leading media outlets, including The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Economist, Bloomberg, and National Public Radio.

Local presenters/panelists:

• Will Peters, Neighborhood Development Specialist, City of Green Bay Community & Economic Development Dept. 
• Noel S. Halvorsen, President & C.E.O., NeighborWorks Green Bay.   
• Connor Kosmoski, Managing Partner, Kos Management Systems. 
• Moderator: Holly Ladwig, Program Investment Strategist, Brown County United Way.

You can attend in person, or virtually via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85634515152

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Presented in collaboration with the Advocacy Committee of the Brown County Homeless & Housing Coalition with funding from the Friends of the Brown County Library.