1. Dialogue 3: Evolution of Regional Livability Programs: Gentrification
Ralph Willmer, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Facilitator
San Diego Association of Governments – Carolina Ilic
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – Barry Seymour
Portland Metro – Elissa Gertler

2. Evolution of Regional Livability Programs: Gentrification
MAPC
101 cities and towns
4.3 million people (2017); 4.8 million people projected 2030
2.4 million jobs in 5-county metro Boston region (2015)
Homeownership rate: 58.5%
Poverty: 25% of all households
Cost burden: 50% renter; 35% homeowner
Greater Boston homeowner vacancy rate is 1.1% vs. US rate 1.6%; rental vacancy rate is 3.4%
Portland Metro
3 counties, 24 cities
2.3 million people; 1.3 million jobs
#1 State for Inbound Migration
Urban Growth Boundary protects farms and forests
Rent increase in Metro Area since 2006: 63%
Renter Income increase since 2006: 39%
DVRPC
Philadelphia, plus 352 local gov’ts in PA and NJ
6 million people; 3 million jobs
Old city; old housing; old infrastructure
26% city poverty rate
SANDAG
One county; 18 cities
3.2 million people; 1.5 million jobs, 1.2 million homes
Border region, multi-cultural
Homeownership rate: 54%
Low Income: 40%
Housing Opportunity Index: 35%
Future: Over 80% multi-family