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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
For families like Jeff’s

Portland's housing shortage affects everyone — here's how you can get involved Jeff Riddle was nervous, sure. The public hearing about affordable housing was packed with more than 100 housing advocates and in front of him, sat a table of importa ...

11 Sep 2015 - Jes Larson
Director's Desk: Legislative session a mixed bag, with room for improvement

In many ways this legislative session was a success, especially when you think about just how far to the right the rest of our country continues to be on social justice issues. Creating policy that gives hard-working Oregonians time off for sick leave, tr ...

10 Jul 2015 - 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
Inclusionary zoning combines social justice, community health

Inclusionary zoning combines social justice, community health By Jon Ostar, Contributing Columnist On May 24, Oregon House Bill 3531 got its first public hearing in Salem. HB 3531 repeals the statewide prohibition on inclusionary zoning. Inclusionary zoni ...

16 Jun 2011 - Street Roots