Housing
Northeast Portland project offers ethical redevelopment approach
Revitalizing old developments and expanding affordable housing is vital for Portland’s housing landscape, but it's not without growing pains. The projects can displace current residents and cause harm through a lack of communication and transparency. Dekum Court, one of the first projects to receive Metro funding for affordable housing, may offer a blueprint for ethical…
News
Northeast Portland project offers ethical redevelopment approach
Revitalizing old developments and expanding affordable housing is vital for Portland’s housing landscape, but it's not without growing pains. The projects can displace current residents and cause harm through a lack of communication and transparency. Dekum Court, one of the first projects to receive Metro funding for affordable housing, may offer a blueprint for ethical…
Environment
Portland climate advocates ask state leaders to deny Zenith Energy a key permit
Portland climate advocates are ramping up pressure at the state level, asking leaders to deny a key permit to Houston-based fossil fuel company Zenith Energy. Over 50 people gathered at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, or DEQ office, demonstrating and providing public testimony to the Environmental Quality Commission on Nov. 17. “Earth to Oregon”…
Opinion
Opinion | Lessons from 10 years of homelessness
My name is Peter, and I have lived on the streets of Portland for over 10 years. Unlike many people, I did not have a bad experience. I managed to keep clean and well-fed, and my health is excellent. I supported myself by selling Street Roots newspapers in front of the Pearl District Whole Foods…
Kaia Sand | 5 ways to support Street Roots this week and beyond
1. Buy the newspaper and a zine. Find a vendor to buy a zine and a newspaper. Vendors are out in all weather selling a new issue every week, and for the next six weeks through Dec. 31, they are also selling a zine created and edited by Street Roots vendors. Vendors put in a…
Vendor Profiles
Street Roots vendor profile | Friends all around him
As a resident of the Hollywood neighborhood, Robert makes good use of the area's resources to stay active and healthy. Though he’s been houseless for the past five years, he has made it his business to seek out available services. “I know the ropes,” he said. Take, for example, his membership at 24 Hour Fitness…
