Date: February 25, 2025
Summary
The Portland City Council Homelessness & Housing Committee met on February 25, 2025, to address several pressing issues related to housing affordability and homelessness. The committee discussed the impact of AI on rental pricing, with a focus on a proposed ordinance to ban such practices, which are believed to contribute to rising housing costs. Additionally, the committee reviewed state legislative proposals on inclusionary zoning, which could affect local housing policies. An update was provided on the homelessness response system, highlighting the need for more effective transitions from shelters to permanent housing. The meeting emphasized the urgency of addressing housing affordability and the complexities of coordinating with state legislation. No votes were taken during this meeting, but several action items were outlined for future consideration.
Key Points
- Discussion on the use of AI for rental pricing and its impact on housing affordability.
- Review of inclusionary zoning and state legislative proposals affecting housing.
- Reports on homelessness response and oversight, including updates on shelter programs and housing transitions.
Watch Full Meeting
No votes were recorded in this meeting.
Action Items
- Continue monitoring state legislation on housing and homelessness.
- Further discussion and potential action on the ordinance to ban AI in rental pricing.
- Review and possibly revise the city’s inclusionary zoning policies in line with state proposals.