City weighs parking rule for NW that could block a fifth of new homes
If it had existed for the last eight years, it would have illegalized 23 percent of northwest Portland’s new housing supply.
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As state law passes, the fight for affordable proximity moves to City Hall
Plans for city action are already underway, officials said.
Very few poor people drive to work downtown
The Portland city council is considering subsidizing downtown car trips because some downtown commuters are poor.
Commissioner Fritz questions city plan to legalize tiny homes near property lines, a perk currently given to auto storage
For decades, there’s been one way to build a 15-foot-tall structure up to the edge property lines: put a car in it.
Commissioner Saltzman questions City spending on Sunday Parkways
Sunday Parkways is not a core city service says Saltzman.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman has fired the first shot across the bow in what is likely just a preview of what’s to come in bruising fight over next year’s budget. On the agenda at the City Council meeting this morning was … Read more
City’s Bike Advisory Committee steps back from Saltzman proposal
Download BAC letter (PDF) The City of Portland’s Bicycle Advisory Committee — a 13 member group that advises the City on “bicycle-related matters” — has released their letter in response to Commissioner Dan Saltzman’s Bike Plan funding proposal. The BAC initially intended to draft a letter in support of Saltzman’s idea (after he pitched it … Read more
Saltzman: Amendment would “jumpstart” bike plan funding — UPDATED
Commissioner Saltzman and his chief of staff Brendan Finn at tonight’s BAC meeting.(Photo © J. Maus) Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman made a rare appearance at the City’s Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting tonight in order to present his idea to raise up to $1 million per year to help pay for projects in the 2030 … Read more
Comment of the Week: Gratitude for N/NE Broadway project