Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom’s order – July 26, 2024 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years ago, Joel Hernandez built a small wooden shack under the 405 freeway cutting through Los Angeles. He had the help of a friend who lives in his own shack,…
Oregon doesn’t have enough treatment or housing for people with mental illness – March 16, 2023 Oregon’s system for people with profound mental illness is broken. Below, we explain the roots of two major problems and explore two promising strategies that could address these issues. PROBLEM ONE: Some people with the most serious mental illnesses…
The Fairfield Apartments Will Cost $1,300 per Square Foot When Renovated – February 1, 2023 On Jan. 18, the Portland City Council unveiled its latest response to the city’s housing crisis: renovation of the city-owned Fairfield Apartments, an 82-unit affordable housing complex at 1103 SW Harvey Milk St. The city will sell the 1911-built structure…