The Elephant in Our Room
Oregon tops nation in growth of million-dollar incomes The number of taxpayers reporting annual income of $1 million or more has risen...
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Update on Gentrification in Old Town Chinatown
When I wrote my February 1, 2018 blogpost on gentrification and sent out an email, it was one of my most popular posts, garnering a 40%...
But what if you can't walk away?
I don't think this importance comes exclusively with age, so the term "older" to me is limiting. Children and adults need to be able to...
The Rent Cap: Too Little, Too Late?
The recent State cap on rent at 7% plus inflation which could be 2%, may be too little, too late. I hope not. — Research estimated that a...
Oregon's Ultra-Rich
Today The Oregon Center for Public Policy published its research paper entitled, Oregon's Ultra-Rich Continue to Pull Away. Something to...
The Residents of Old Town Chinatown Speak Up.
Some of us residents, mostly renters in affordable housing, took it upon ourselves, with the guidance and hard work of our neighbor...
Rethink Old Town's Public Space!
The above video features Project of Public Spaces (PPS) founder Fred Kent sharing his insights on comfort in public space, including why...
Affirmative Action in Portland
Do you think that affirmative action means that too many people of color and women end up in positions they are not qualified for? Do you...
Crime Stats May 2017 to May 2018
Crime Stats, City of Portland, May 2017 to May 2018 with focus on crimes in Old Town Chinatown.
What Boxes You Ask?
Blog post from Portland's Caring Community, Old Town Chinatown, asking for out of the box thinking, representation by those of us at the
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