/news/2012/01/18/portland-developers-focus-on-building-for-communities/ Building and Construction News in Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:22:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.6 /news/2012/01/18/portland-developers-focus-on-building-for-communities/#comment-68942 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:22:10 +0000 /?p=79640#comment-68942 I find it reprehensible that the new development will be named the Waverly Commons – after the very building and cultural landmark that will be destroyed. The building should have been put on the Historic Register a long time ago. The foundation of the Waverly Baby Home was based on helping those in need. The Waverly Commons will be helping those with money.
I also have serious doubts about the so-called committment to sustainability as the most sustainable and green thing to do would be to reuse the existing building. Sustainability is not just about so-called green building but being mindful of social and economic equality. We are kidding ourselves if we think this is about building a community for anyone but those who can buy their way into it.

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