Pattern for Progress

Wednesday was a great day for Pattern because we got to announce Alexandra Obremski as our new President & CEO and talk with our Mid-Hudson county leaders about issues affecting the region. Thanks to all 200 of our neighbors who joined the conversation.

Pattern is excited to announce that Alexandra Obremski has been chosen to be our next President and CEO. We are excited for her to lead the Hudson Valley's regional planning and research organization! Learn more about Alexandra here:  pattern-for-progress.org/wp-content/upl…

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…

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.

@Rivergothic No. The region has closed at least 46 schools in the past 20 years with at least four more closing soon. This is because of sharp enrollment declines. The list can be found here: pattern-for-progress.org/portfolio/clos…

@HVPattern What. By building more schools?

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.

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.

@Rivergothic We are not shilling for anyone. It is a fact that our public school enrollment across the nine counties is down by 48,000 kids. Private enrollment is up by 7,000. We are actually suggesting a policy that would cost half what the public pays now. Take a deep breath.

You are just a shilling arm for NY Democrats. Like HVEDC. What exactly do they do, either? Fact: Per your own reports, populations are GROWING in Orange County. But what population might be growing that creates a housing shortage. Hmmmm, hummmm, ummmm let's see. Oh, I think I know. Illegal aliens. That's who. Why yes, the population that is growing and forcing natives into hotels subsidized by the state is the illegal alien population which is largely Latino. But, you conveniently leave that out of your current report. So, you are advocating for taxpayer-funded housing, from a taxpayer base that is fleeing because of these loony liberal policies, to help people who are here illegally. Rupco, HVEDC, and Pattern are all grifts. And, we are gonna expose you.

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

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!

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!

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

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…

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…

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.

Our next report comes out later this week...

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…

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

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

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