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Housing Affordability Needs More Than Good Intentions

Urban tent near a Portland street with housing affordability concerns in the background
The rent still shows up, even after the ribbon cutting.
Written by Scott K. James

When low-income housing lands near market rent, regular people deserve to ask the basic question: affordable for whom?

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