Local Impact of Housing Study in Roseburg

Presented by Dr. Elliot Eisenberg on Friday, October 2, 2009

Impact Study Report - looks at the benefits of new construction in Roseburg/Douglas County

Cost Report - looks at the net benefits of of the same new construction in Roseburg/Douglas County

Power Point Presentation - as presented on October 2nd 

Home building/construction generates substantial local economic activity, including new income and jobs for residents, and additional revenue for local governments.  Dr. Elliot Eisenberg's report captures the effect of the construction activity itself, the ripple impact that occurs when income earned from construction activity is spent and recycled in a local economy, and the ongoing impact that results from new homes becoming occupied by residents who pay taxes and buy locally produced goods and services.  The Umpqua Valley Home Builders Association commissioned the Housing Impact Study in the summer of 2009 and is eager to share the findings with you. 

Dr. Elliot Eisenberg is a Senior Economist for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in Washington, D.C.  He holds a B.A. in Economics with First Class Honors from McGill University, as well as a Master of Public Administration degree and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Syracuse University.  Dr. Eisenberg is a frequent public speaker on numerous housing related topics including the economic impact of home building, the impact and unintended consequences of government regulations on housing prices and residential fire safety.  He is the creator of the multifamily stock index and is the author of more than 45 home building industry articles.  Dr. Eisenberg is frequently seen on television and heard on radio and his research and opinions have also been featured in Business Week, Fortune, many national and local newspapers, and in numerous other publications.  

Questions?  Please contact Liz at 541-673-3711 or liz@umpquavalleyhba.org