Portland OKs 2,500 Units, Overrides Local Pushback
City Council Approves Major Housing Development Despite Community Opposition Portland's City Council has approved major zoning and land use changes, enabling over 2,000 new housing units. This decision was made despite strong community opposition. Recent council reports now suggest the potential for over 2,500 units. This marks a dramatic shift in Portland's development landscape. Neighborhood groups have fiercely resisted this move. Critics have targeted the community engagement process. They question both the transparency and the adequacy of public input opportunities. Displacement concerns were a key focus during public testimony. Residents worry the influx of new housing could speed up gentrification . A surge in demand for multi-family housing, similar to trends in other major cities, highlights the growing need for such developments, especially amid declining single-family home affordability. There's a fear that longtime residents might be pushed out of their neighbor...