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  • Hurt and homeless with no place to heal: Could a successful Oregon program be a model for Clark County?

    Alexis Weisend

    December 23, 2023 |

    The Columbian |

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    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Central City Concern’s Evergreen Crossing provides 90 respite beds, as well as a primary care clinic to help those recovering from addiction or other illnesses avoid homelessness. People staying in the facility can recover in a stable environment, undergo further treatment, receive mental health care and work with a case manager to find a job and secure housing.

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  • Is requiring new apartments to include affordable units the right move for Vancouver? It's working in Redmond

    Alexis Weisend

    December 09, 2023 |

    The Columbian |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington

    Mandatory inclusionary zoning policies have increased affordable housing stock in many cities across the U.S. In most cases, the policies require developers build 5-10% of new units with rents attainable for low- to median-income people, or pay a fee, which is dedicated to other affordable housing projects. In Redmond, Washington, such policy has resulted in a 42% growth of housing stock since 2010.

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