Two major affordable housing projects in Redmond remain stalled after Oregon Housing and Community Services passed them over for state funding, instead prioritizing developments along the I-5 corridor, including Portland.
The funding decisions come as Central Oregon continues to outpace the rest of the state in population growth while 1,900 affordable rentals in Portland sit vacant, according to a news report by The Oregonian.
Sen. Anthony Broadman represents Central Oregon, which he calls “the best part of Oregon. Deschutes County is a safe, welcoming community,” he said. “More people want to live here each year, so we need to continue to build housing.”…