Part 1 - Portland's Homelessness Crisis: The History of Homelessness in Portland

Homelessness is the biggest issue facing Portland—and the state of Oregon—today. Tarps, tents, and heaps of garbage are a common sight in nearly every neighborhood of the city. But how did the crisis get so bad? In an interview with Greg Frick of HFO-TV, Cascade Policy Institute's VP of Research Dr. Eric Fruits outlines the history of homelessness in Portland from the end of World War II to the present day. The conversation covers past efforts to address the homelessness crisis and explores why more recent efforts have failed to produce results. Listen to Part 2 - Portland's Homelessness Crisis: Straightforward Solutions to a Complex Problem  HFO is a Portland, Oregon-based commercial real estate brokerage firm. HFO's proprietary channel, HFO-TV, offers industry insights in a unique, convenient, and engaging format. Cascade Policy Institute would like to thank HFO for allowing it to republish this recording. More information on HFO-TV can be found at https://www.hfore.com/videos.aspx.