About

Structure is a Portland-based development consulting firm specializing in affordable housing, urban development and community revitalization. We value authenticity, stewardship, and social and economic equality.

Mike Andrews, Principal / Founder

Over his 20-year career, Mike has shown an ability to identify opportunities and successfully execute complex real estate transactions that provide an important community benefit.  He is able to understand and communicate complex structures and ideas in simple compelling ways to a variety of audiences; residents, investors, general contractors, board members, neighbors, and elected representatives alike.

His experience includes a range of project types, including: urban mixed-use development; public elementary school and head start facilities; homeless shelters; large-scale neighborhood redevelopment projects; and preservation of existing affordable housing.  He has overseen the completion of over $750 million in mission-based real estate projects.

Mike is experienced with a range of financial tools including; Low Income Housing Tax Credit, New Market Tax Credit, tax-exempt bonds, credit enhancements, derivatives, conventional debt, public housing capital and operating subsidy, Housing Choice Voucher, mixed finance, Section 18 disposition and Rental Assistance Demonstration program. Some of Mike’s most notable projects have been a result of public/private and public/public partnerships.  The American Institute of Architects, Urban Land Institute, Affordable Housing Finance, NAHRO, Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of Urban Development have recognized his projects.

Prior to founding Structure, Mike was the Director of Development and Community Revitalization for Home Forward, one of the country’s leading public housing authorities. Home Forward is recognized for their innovation, commitment to mission, and professionalism. While there, Mike oversaw all development functions and participated in the senior management of the organization.

Mike received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies from Cleveland State University. He also holds an economic development certification from the National Development Council.  In 2010, the Portland Business Journal named him one of the city’s “Top 40 under 40.”

Presentations:

• Effectively Structuring Joint Ventures Between Private Developers and Housing Authorities            2013

           Presentation at National Housing and Redevelopment Association Annual Meeting; Miami, FL

• US Social Housing Presentation                                                                                                         2010

           Presentation at The International Social Housing Summit; Hague, Netherlands

• New Business Opportunities with Public Housing Authorities                                                           2007

           Presentation at the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA); San Francisco, CA

• Tri – Country Conference                                                                                                                   2006

           Member of a twenty-five person U.S. delegation; Edinburgh, Scotland

• Affordable Housing and Smart Growth                                                                                             2002

           Presentation to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, Seattle, WA

• Affordable Housing and Regional Growth Management                                                                  2001

           Keynote speech at the Colorado Housing NOW Conference; Steamboat Springs, CO

• Affordable Housing and Smart Growth                                                                                              1999

           Presentation at the Congress for New Urbanism; Portland, OR

Community Involvement

• Advisory Board Member, Center for Real Estate Development, Portland State University