What can other cities teach us about our local housing challenges?
In the lead-up to C4C’s spring Community Forum focused on housing affordability, we invite you to dive deeper into this timely issue – one that stretches far beyond the borders of Sisters Country.
Join C4C and Paulina Springs Books for a discussion of Golden Gates: The Housing Crisis and a Reckoning for the American Dream. Written by New York Times economic reporter Conor Dougherty, this “Time 100 Must-Read Book of 2020” uses San Francisco as a case study for examining America’s current housing crisis. The book offers insights and lessons applicable for communities across the country facing “punishing rents and the increasingly prohibitive cost of [home] ownership.”
RSVPs are requested for this event; click the button below to sign up!
Co-facilitated by Sarah McDougall (C4C board president) and Chris Laing (Co-founder of 100 Women Who Care – Sisters), this event is an opportunity for community members to examine and discuss the historical, economic, and social forces that have created our modern housing challenges. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the complexities of this social issue, and ideas for how Sisters Country can learn from the experiences of other West Coast communities.
NOTE: C4C is a non-partisan organization. Our selection of this book does not constitute an endorsement of the opinions it contains. We welcome all perspectives at our event, and hope the book catalyzes thoughtful discussion about our local housing challenges.
How to participate:
READ THE BOOK!
Copies are available for sale in-person at Paulina Springs Books and online.
NOTE: To help eliminate financial barriers to participation, C4C is offering 10 copies of Golden Gates free of charge to community members. Simply request a “free C4C copy” from the Paulina Springs Book cashier.
Listen to Golden Gates on Libro, Audible, or your favorite audiobook platform.
Borrow Golden Gates from Deschutes Public Library.
SHOW UP. Thursday May 2nd, 5:30-7 PM at Paulina Springs Books (252 W Hood Ave).
RSVPs requested – sign up here.
Complimentary light refreshments will be provided.
A caregiver reimbursement stipend is available for parents and caregivers in attendance.
Interpretation services are available upon request. Please email director@citizens4community.com at least one week before the event to request.
Need a ride to the event? Email us and we’ll help you find one.
Please contact Kellen Klein, C4C Executive Director, with any questions – director@citizens4community.com.
