Northeastern University’s Roux Institute needs a permanent home in Portland. Does it need an adjacent hotel, stores, bars and restaurants? I’d argue no.
Richard and Anne Jorgensen were told they would receive help with rent through January, but that changed when funds for the Emergency Rental Assistance program ran out sooner than expected.
A proposal includes $5 million for the city's housing trust fund as well as other allocations for employee retention bonuses, mental health and homeless services.