Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress

What if we rethought the way we approach housing?

Join Pattern on October 27 for our Annual Housing Conference, featuring Charles “Chuck” Marohn, founder and president of Strong Towns.

We will explore housing, land use, infrastructure, and what communities can do to build places that are more resilient, equitable, and financially strong.

📅 October 27, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton in Poughkeepsie

Municipal and nonprofit admission is $60; standard admission is $70.

Learn more and register:
https://www.pattern-for-progress.org/portfolio/2026-housing-conference/

Housing is complicated. Let’s get practical.

The Hudson Valley’s housing challenges do not come with easy answers. On October 27, Pattern for Progress will bring together leaders and professionals from throughout the region for a fast-paced morning focused on the legal, financial, and practical issues that can stand in the way of creating a housing market that works better for everyone.

National perspective. New York expertise. Real-world ideas.

📅 October 27
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
📍 Poughkeepsie

Join the conversation and register today:
https://www.pattern-for-progress.org/portfolio/2026-housing-conference/

Can working households afford to live in the Hudson Valley?

Pattern’s new Out of Reach 2026 report shows that the gap between regional wages and housing costs remains firmly entrenched.

In all nine counties we serve, the average renter wage is below the wage needed to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment. In Putnam and Rockland counties, an average-wage renter would need to work 130 hours or more each week to afford that home. Homeownership is also beyond reach for many middle-income families across the region.

Pattern developed this analysis using the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s annual Out of Reach data, along with regional housing, wage, and home-sales information.

The consequences extend beyond household budgets. When the people who sustain our economy cannot afford to live in the communities where they work, the effects are felt by employers, public institutions, families, and neighborhoods throughout the Hudson Valley.

The data provide a shared foundation for regional collaboration and practical action.

Read the full report: https://www.pattern-for-progress.org/portfolio/out-of-reach-2026/

Out of Reach 2026 Out of Reach 2026 READ THE REPORT Pattern has analyzed the NLIHC's annual Out of Reach along with region specific housing and wage data to assess conditions in the Hudson Valley.

Housing is one of the defining challenges and opportunities facing the Hudson Valley.

Our President & CEO, Alexandra Obremski, recently joined News 12 to discuss the role of housing developments like Tuxedo Reserve in addressing the region's housing shortage. As highlighted in the interview, while affordability remains a critical concern, increasing the overall housing supply is an essential part of creating healthier, more competitive communities.

At Pattern for Progress, we believe that thoughtful, data-driven conversations are essential as communities grapple with growth, economic competitiveness, infrastructure, and quality of life. There are no simple solutions, but there is a clear need for objective research and regional collaboration.

We're grateful to News 12 for shining a spotlight on this important conversation and helping elevate the dialogue around one of the Hudson Valley's most pressing issues. 📺:

Inside Tuxedo’s biggest development: Luxury homes, new businesses and questions about growth News 12 got an exclusive look inside Tuxedo Reserve, where developers say thousands of people will eventually live as residents weigh the project’s impact on traffic, businesses and the future of the community.

Thanks to the Chronogram for writing about one of our latest reports, “Built for Cars, Ready for People.” The Hudson Valley has many overbuilt, underutilized parking lots that could be reused for community development and economic development. Modern zoning, planning, and community collaboration are key to the effective re-use of these dormant swaths of pavement. More below:

Hudson Valley Parking Lots Could Become Housing, Parks, and Walkable Communities A new Pattern for Progress report examines how underused parking lots across the Hudson Valley could be redeveloped into housing, parks, and mixed-use communities.

Congratulations to Pattern CEO Alexandra Obremski on being appointed to the West of Hudson Transit Study advisory group. Pattern has advised the Hudson Valley on regional transportation issues since the 1960s and we look forward to continuing that tradition of planning with everyone involved in this important effort. More here:

Better Transit in the Hudson Valley: Governor Hochul Announces New York State Department of Transportation’s Expansion of Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Shuttle Governor Hochul announced that beginning on Saturday, July 4, the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Shuttle will offer weekend and holiday bus service between Newburgh and Beacon.

This chart shows how migration has caused a redistribution of wealth throughout the Hudson Valley. Remote work has been a particularly strong force, allowing wealthier households to live farther away from the New York City metro area while keeping their city-based jobs. This has affected communities north of I-84 the most. The counties of Columbia and Ulster have continued to see the biggest disparity between the incomes of those moving into and out of their counties. This trend has been steady for the past four reporting cycles. Learn more by reading our full report here: https://www.pattern-for-progress.org/portfolio/moving-in-moving-out-2026-the-effects-of-domestic-migration-on-populations-and-regional-incomes-in-the-hudson-valley

More on migration: These charts show the top 10 counties of origin for people who moved into the Hudson Valley, and the top 10 destinations for those who left our region to move elsewhere. Two trends have stood out for the last three reporting cycles. We are losing many residents to neighboring counties in neighboring states, usually on a 2-to-1 ratio. Many of our residents are also moving South to states that have zero tax or extremely low tax on retirement income. More from our report here: https://www.pattern-for-progress.org/portfolio/moving-in-moving-out-2026-the-effects-of-domestic-migration-on-populations-and-regional-incomes-in-the-hudson-valley/