OK, let me get this straight:
- We subsidize Pearl condos that cost a $1M, Theaters (The Armory) that cannot pay the mortgage and basically any project between the river and I405 where coincidentally the largest employers are government.
- We demonize WalMart and other businesses that the poor frequent.

There is something wrong with this picture. Those small businesses you think are so great don't pay benefits and are usually min wage jobs. At least WalMart gives opps for promotions and some medical benefits.

As far as traffic, then be consistent and tell Costco, IKEA and WholeFoods to not build in Portland also. I also believe these are all non-union employers.

I assure you driving out businesses that the poor frequent and subsidizing rich people projects won't get rid of the poor. It will just make life harder for the lower income earner.