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County hears micro‑village expansion proposal emphasizing community leadership, flexible funding and longer stays
Summary
A community‑led team presented research on expanding a countywide network of micro villages, recommending incentives for community partners, flexible funding, and specialist support positions; commissioners asked for implementation details, zoning clarity and how villages fit into the county shelter strategy.
Multnomah County commissioners on Tuesday heard a presentation on expanding an interconnected network of micro villages — small, self‑governed shelter communities intended to offer safer, dignity‑preserving spaces while residents pursue permanent housing.
Commissioner Myron introduced the briefing as the culmination of years of community engagement. Zora Hess, a project team member, said the research used a community‑based participatory approach that included 120 listening sessions with villagers, 34 interviews with village builders and operators, and input from providers and neighborhood partners. "This project gave not only voice,…
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