Central Eastsiders Get a Better Chance to Realize Their Vision

For more than a year, the Central Eastside community has been discussing the possibility of extending the Urban Renewal District.

Sam supports an extension on the basis that the Central Eastside has not realized its full potential. Specifically, additional investments in affordable housing, context-sensitive transportation infrastructure, and economic development are needed to ensure the district redevelops in a way that mitigates the worst characteristics of gentrification.

With approval of Sam's amendment thanks to support from City Commissioners Randy Leonard and Erik Sten and community support, City Council approved extending the Central Eastside Urban Renewal District, leveraging a total of $51 million for strategic investments.

Related Documents

• Central Eastside Accomplishments

Community Partners

• Portland Development Commission
• Central Eastside Industrial Council
• Kerns Neighborhood Association
• Buckman Community Association
• Lloyd District Community Association
• HAND
• League of Women Voters

Media Mentions

• "Central Eastside Industrial District gets a push," Portland Tribune, July 20
  
• "Vote extends urban renewal district's time," Oregonian, July 16
• "Council set to extend east-side renewal," Portland Tribune, July 6
  

Weblogs

• Central Eastside Industrial District Needs More Investment to Succeed
  

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