I can't imagine a public housing project having the resources to hire a doorman.
Portland/ Multnomah County-run projects NEVER seem to have an income stream that might actually make them function successfully after they are built. That's why I cringe every time I read of a Social Justice Warrior talking about their "wrap around services" plans for the indigent, the drug addicted and the mentally ill. More Public Housing in this county should be the last thing we ever contemplate.
That’s what I thought as well. But when the expense of constant repairs to the broken entrance—and the expense of drug dealers and users spoiling the building, it seems worth a try.
...and what do you suppose our capon-mayor will be able to do about it? Compose a little feel-good speech. The only question worth asking is: how about the troika of 25-percenters representing the area? Could they descend from their Olympian progressive dreamworld long enough to get a look that works?
Lovejoy Station Apartments is not public housing (HUD). It is a section 42 property owned by Homeforward which was HAP and still is the Housing Authority of Portland)
There is no security, as Homeforward says not in the budget. The repair on broken doors at three entrances which is constant would pay for security alone. The rent is high, turn over of apts is very slow which adds to the deficit and low budget. Homeforward has opened its arms to the "Move in Multnomah" program initiated by Jessica Vega Pederson and the City Council and Mult. County legislature. Landlords receive one years rent to house, alleged recovering addicts, severe mentally ill with absolutely no oversight. We have drug dealing, drug use, fatal overdoses, murders, theft, property damage, laundry machines crow barred open for the change. Storage lockers broken into and items stolen. We've had swat teams, lock downs the list goes on.
Of course everyone needs a roof over their head but mixing populations in living communities doesn't work. It has been proven time and time again.
The decision makers who are responsible for the deterioration of Lovejoy Station and many other once very livable and safe communities, need to learn more about the community they serve and look at the whole picture and possible ramifications of their decisions and be ready for it. It's called OVERSIGHT, and it is the most important part of this program. However, it is non existent. The naivety to think, that merely putting a roof over your head will take care of all the problems is disappointing coming from elected officials and organizations where housing is their business.
Be informed and do your job responsibly. Our lives depend on it.
Does this building have 24 hour security at the door?
I can't imagine a public housing project having the resources to hire a doorman.
Portland/ Multnomah County-run projects NEVER seem to have an income stream that might actually make them function successfully after they are built. That's why I cringe every time I read of a Social Justice Warrior talking about their "wrap around services" plans for the indigent, the drug addicted and the mentally ill. More Public Housing in this county should be the last thing we ever contemplate.
That’s what I thought as well. But when the expense of constant repairs to the broken entrance—and the expense of drug dealers and users spoiling the building, it seems worth a try.
...and what do you suppose our capon-mayor will be able to do about it? Compose a little feel-good speech. The only question worth asking is: how about the troika of 25-percenters representing the area? Could they descend from their Olympian progressive dreamworld long enough to get a look that works?
I'm going to try to channel the "capon" (ha!) mayor's "not a Doom loop , a Boom loop."
1. "Not a broken door, but an open-door policy."
2. “Not a broken door, but a community gateway.”
3. “Not a broken door, but a trust-based threshold.”
4. “Not a broken door, but a dynamic entryway for urban vibrancy.”
5. “Not a hotspot for drug deals, but a hotspot for smile appeals.”
Sally Mize,
Have you voted for any of the following?
Keith Wilson
Deb Kafoury
Mitch Green
Jessica Vega Pedesron
Megan Moyer
Joanne Hardesty
Mike Schmidt
Shanon Singleton
Joanne Hardesty
Carmen Rubio
Chloe Eudaly
Tina Kotek
If so, you brought this on yourself.
Lovejoy Station Apartments is not public housing (HUD). It is a section 42 property owned by Homeforward which was HAP and still is the Housing Authority of Portland)
There is no security, as Homeforward says not in the budget. The repair on broken doors at three entrances which is constant would pay for security alone. The rent is high, turn over of apts is very slow which adds to the deficit and low budget. Homeforward has opened its arms to the "Move in Multnomah" program initiated by Jessica Vega Pederson and the City Council and Mult. County legislature. Landlords receive one years rent to house, alleged recovering addicts, severe mentally ill with absolutely no oversight. We have drug dealing, drug use, fatal overdoses, murders, theft, property damage, laundry machines crow barred open for the change. Storage lockers broken into and items stolen. We've had swat teams, lock downs the list goes on.
Of course everyone needs a roof over their head but mixing populations in living communities doesn't work. It has been proven time and time again.
The decision makers who are responsible for the deterioration of Lovejoy Station and many other once very livable and safe communities, need to learn more about the community they serve and look at the whole picture and possible ramifications of their decisions and be ready for it. It's called OVERSIGHT, and it is the most important part of this program. However, it is non existent. The naivety to think, that merely putting a roof over your head will take care of all the problems is disappointing coming from elected officials and organizations where housing is their business.
Be informed and do your job responsibly. Our lives depend on it.
Good comments. I’m curious though. Have you voted for any of the following?
Keith Wilson
Deb Kafoury
Mitch Green
Jessica Vega Pedesron
Megan Moyer
Joanne Hardesty
Mike Schmidt
Shanon Singleton
Joanne Hardesty
Carmen Rubio
Chloe Eudaly
Tina Kotek
Angelita Morillo
Candace Avalos
Tiffani Koyama-Lame
If so, you’re part of the problem.