gentrification Archive
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It Takes a Village
Posted on May 11, 2011 | No CommentsCommunity gathering confronts gang violence By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer “Like it or not, we are losing as a community,” Sam Thomson, a local business owner and speaker, implored... -
Hello, Mr. President
Posted on December 9, 2010 | No CommentsIn November, former Hillsboro Mayor Tom Hughes squeeked out about 1,000 votes more than opponent and former 1000 Friends of Oregon Executive Director Bob Stacey, becoming Metro Council president, a job that wields tremendous influence over the tri-county area's growth and economy. With the region facing a chronically soggy economy, Hughes has put his sights squarely on job creation and reviving the economy. To get a sense of what Hughes wants to do with the position as top elected official for the region, the Portland Observer sat down with him to discuss the challenges of minority populations, the potential impact of the Columbia River Crossing on North and Northeast Portland, and other topics. -
Housing Bureau steps up outreach to north and northeast Portland
Posted on May 12, 2010 | 1 CommentThe Portland Housing Bureau is reaching out to residents of north and northeast Portland who might be struggling with a mortgage or need help to accomplish major repairs on their homes. The aim of their new efforts is to keep seniors and minorities in the gentrifying region from being displaced and maintain wealth in the community. -
Officials take look at social services
Posted on November 2, 2009 | 3 CommentsOn Thursday, at a public forum on equitable access to social services, a panel of city and county officials got a glimpse at what’s working and not working with Portland’s safety net, as well as the region’s changing social landscape.
