So-called affordable housing is anything but affordable. Instead, it is mainly a scam that benefits developers far more than it helps low-income people. By restricting most development to less than 1.5 percent of land in the state, Oregon’s land-use planning has made housing expensive. Politicians have responded by spending more tax dollars on subsidized housing, […]
I can remember when Portland was considered a clean, safe, affordable city. Decades ago, it had the distinction of being one of the nicest big cities in the entire United States. Because of its natural scenic beauty, “livability” became one of Portland’s big draws. All along, the city was already known for being somewhat quirky. […]
TriMet’s ridership has been steadily declining in recent years, to the great concern of transit advocates and fiscally conscious citizens alike. Proposed solutions involve sending expensive new bus and rail lines to underserved locations. But what if TriMet could reach new customers at a fraction of that cost? Cascade Policy Institute recently released a study […]
