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Council delays vote on homeless shelter expansion plan March 11 2021 A second hearing on the proposal is added after concerns grow that too many new shelters will be sited in East Portland. The City Council has scheduled an additional hearing on a controversial proposal to allow more homeless shelters, including sanctioned campsites, in most of Portland. The first hearing on the Shelter to Housing Continuum Project is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, as originally planned. But, la...

Alternative homeless shelter providers sought Portland and Multnomah County leaders are offering $3 million for new shelter options. Portland and Multnomah County leaders want to expand sanctioned shelter options for the homeless to include a wider range of solutions, such as outdoor villages, safe vehicle parking programs, modular shelters and more. The city-county Joint Office of Homeless Service began soliciting qualified operators for such alternatives on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Respon...