Square One Villages talk

Last Updated on August 16, 2019 Dan Bryant of Eugene’s Square One Villages gave two talks about their tiny home projects. These are efforts to provide temporary shelter for the unsheltered as well as to provide permanent affordable housing (for retirees, etc.). If you missed the presentations you can see them here.

Homelessness is Solvable

Last Updated on August 16, 2019 Homelessness is Solvable Here is a summary of an inspiring interview of Rosanne Haggerty, the founder of Community Solutions, by Malcolm Gladwell which aired on the podcast called “Solvable.” A link to the podcast is provided at the end of the summary.    —Nelle Moffett By Anna Kim, June 7,…

Astoria City Council re Comprehensive Plan

Last Updated on November 21, 2019 Letter to Astoria City Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan On July 15th Rick Bowers asked the Astoria City Council to update the city’s Comprehensive Plan to reflect the needs of the homeless (as has been done in other Oregon cities). The Comprehensive Plan is the vision that guides the…