More no-sit sidewalks are on the way. At least the city’s being thoughtful about it.
Israel Bayer
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From Off the Streets of Portland
Why Street Roots‘ Plan to Go Weekly Will Be Good for Local Journalism
Street Roots‘ plan to go weekly next month will be good for local journalism.
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Blocked Out
The City Could Soon Double the Places Homeless People Can’t Sit
The city could soon double the places where homeless people can’t sit.
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Hall Monitor
Redefining Success. Downward?
In housing, it’s easier to lower the bar than try to grab for it.
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One Small Step
Hales Embraces Tiny Houses as Potential Remedy for Homelessness
Charlie Hales has embraced “tiny houses” as a potential homelessness remedy.
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A Place to Go
Why Homeless Campers on the Springwater Finally Have Toilets
Homeless campers on the Springwater Corridor finally have toilets.
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Sweeping Up
Effort to Clean Up Campsites Raises Questions for Advocates
Advocates were briefed on the mayor’s plan to clean up homeless camps. They still have questions.
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Hall Monitor
Waking the Silent Masses
Your favorite Twitter hashtag if you care about housing justice: #MyHomePDX.
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Rewriting the Script
New Talk of Homelessness Cash Differs from Tale Told in Emails
Sudden talk of homelessness spending differs from the tale told in Hales’ emails.
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The Empty Throne
Dan Saltzman Is Housing Commissioner. Or Is It Really Charlie Hales?
Dan Saltzman is the housing commissioner. Or is it actually Charlie Hales?
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Sit-Lie Dies. Again.
Bill’s Unceremonious Demise Sends Sidewalk Fight Back to Portland
Controversial bill’s death sends the sidewalk fight back to Portland.