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Tawna Sanchez to bring a new perspective to Salem

The first Native American to represent Portland in the state Legislature brings an eye on affordable housing, the Superfund clean-up and our problematic foster care system Portland has often been described as a “white city.” Just this summer, a lengthy ar ...

8 Sep 2016 - Stephen Quirke
Street Roots Editorial: Lawmakers have a chance to make progress on housing

Efforts center on inclusionary zoning and renters’ rights Talk of addressing the region’s housing crisis has taken the form of several bills heading through the Oregon State Legislature this short session. Among them are several that raise the issue of in ...

4 Feb 2016 - SR editorial board
Portland must plan for healthy, diverse neighborhoods

COMMENTARY | Enlightened planning of ’90s and ’00s neglected housing Portland’s housing crisis needs immediate action to help people who are struggling. But it also requires longer-term strategies that will undo the decades of structural neglect that our ...

21 Jan 2016 - John Mulvey
Director’s Desk: It's time for inclusionary housing option in Oregon

Lifting Oregon's ban on inclusionary zoning is key to finding a solution Inclusionary zoning. You’ve heard about it, but what exactly is it? And why is it so important in addressing our current housing crisis in Oregon? Inclusionary zoning links the ...

21 Jan 2016 - Israel Bayer
We are reaching a tipping point in Portland

Portland is reaching a tipping point. With the decline of affordable housing units around the city due to the increase of rental prices we’re heading into a perfect storm. In fact, some might say the storm has already arrived on our shores. It sure feels ...

1 Jul 2014 - Israel Bayer