PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – It’s hard to ignore the empty buildings with “Vacancy” or “For Lease” signs lining the streets of downtown Portland.
Now the City of Portland is commissioning a new study that will cost about $62,000 to see if a fee could cut back on these empty spaces. It’s part of a controversial new strategy to tackle empty storefronts and housing by imposing a potential fee on landlords who leave spaces vacant for too long.
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Council President Jamie Dunphy and Councilor Sameer Kanal say that, while nothing is final, this study is meant to explore ways to push property owners to fill empty spaces like this and boost revitalization…