You are not alone! Housing is incredibly complicated and not a topic or market that can be easily isolated and analyzed because it's influenced by and influencing so many other facets of our economy and culture. In the event that you're interested in learning more about how we got "here" and why it feels as if we're stuck, we're sharing a mini-round-up of articles conversations we've seen and heard that explore housing (locally and nationally) in thoughtful ways.
Who's Who: The Dictionary of '-In My Backyard'
The City of Portland Tried to Undo Gentrification. Black Portlanders Are Conflicted About the Results.
Why Housing is So Expensive–Particularly in Blue States
Cause of homelessness? It's not drugs or mental illness, researchers say