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Podcast: Cascade CounterPoint
Episode: Reduce Homelessness by Reusing the Expo Center
Description: Learn more at cascadepolicy.org or by emailing [email protected]. Be sure to leave a review on iTunes!
Despite its many “green” policies, the Portland region is attempting to solve its homelessness crisis by creating rather than reusing public resources. In response, Cascade Policy Institute’s latest report offers straightforward solutions that use public resources more effectively. Publicly-owned and operated buildings should serve as homeless shelters to eliminate the need for illegal camping. Homeless people need shelter and buildings such as the Portland Expo Center have the space.
The Expo Center has never generated much r...