Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has pledged to tackle the growing homelessness crisis, which has surged 65% since 2015. His ambitious plan, unveiled on January 22, 2023, aims to add 1,500 overnight shelter beds, reaching a total of 3,000 by December, with additional support services. A flex model will adjust bed availability seasonally, and the plan also includes day centers and new regulations on camping. Wilson's approach draws inspiration from other cities that have successfully increased shelter capacity quickly amid similar crises.
The plan aims to end unsheltered homelessness by December by adding 1,500 shelter beds and expanding services across Portland.
Portland's homelessness crisis has increased by 65% since 2015, with 5,400 unsheltered homeless individuals currently in Multnomah County.
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