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Multnomah County approves Harrison Community Village project after requiring signed Good Neighbor Agreement and school safety steps
Summary
The county board voted 4‑1 to approve a FAC‑1 project plan to construct the Harrison Community Village, a 38‑pod low‑barrier shelter at 1818 SE 82nd Ave, after adopting an amendment that requires a signed Good Neighbor Agreement, provider commitments, and a Safe Routes to School plan and school engagement before the site opens.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners voted to advance construction of the Harrison Community Village alternative shelter, a 38‑unit low‑barrier site at 1818 Southeast 82nd Avenue, after attaching stronger community safeguards to the project.
Board members approved the FAC‑1 project plan on a 4‑1 roll call. Commissioner Myron recorded the lone No vote; Commissioners Singleton, Bridal Edwards, Stegman and Chair Vega Peterson voted Yes. Before taking the final vote the board unanimously adopted an amendment requiring county staff, the selected provider and neighborhood partners to negotiate a signed Good Neighbor Agreement that includes specific provider commitments, and to work with the Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Public Schools on a Safe Routes to School plan and direct engagement with nearby schools prior to site opening.
County staff described the site as a low‑barrier,…
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