PORTLAND, Ore. — For some North Portland residents, the reopening of the Moore Street Shelter was meant to be part of the city’s ambitious plan to tackle homelessness. Instead, they say it has brought crime, vandalism, and daily disruption to their neighborhood — to the point where they are considering leaving their homes.
Shelter Reopens Amid City’s Expansion Plan
In January 2024, Portland officials directed The Salvation Army to reopen the Moore Street Shelter at North Killingsworth Street and North Williams Avenue. The move added 100 beds to Mayor Keith Wilson’s goal of creating 1,500 shelter beds by Dec. 1.
While city leaders hailed the expansion as progress toward addressing homelessness, nearby residents say their neighborhood has been turned upside down.
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