PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — As Portland Public Schools weighs closing up to 14 schools, a preliminary city analysis is looking at possible future uses for those properties.
The sites include 13 elementary schools and Sellwood Middle School. PPS has cited declining enrollment and financial challenges as it considered changes.
According to a recent memo by the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, the city is exploring a wide range of potential site uses, largely housing, but also child care, parks, and neighborhood businesses. In some cases, the city could combine new housing with the existing school building or open space…