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Portland weighs loosening city code around where homeless shelters, organized camps can open
“You can t be perpetually in a state of emergency. We have to find a new normal at some point,” said Eric Engstrom, a principal planner with the city. Author: Maggie Vespa Updated: 8:27 PM PDT March 15, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. Nearly 100 people, as of Monday evening, were signed up to speak to Portland’s City Council Wednesday about a proposed list of changes to city codes surrounding where homeless shelters and organized camps can open.
It would essentially wave zoning restrictions and speed up permitting processes, allowing agencies and non-profits to open shelters practically anywhere in Portland. That, in temporary cases, includes parks.