Design commission approves Harbor of Hope shelter
The Portland Design Commission last week upheld the approval of a temporary homeless shelter in Northwest Portland.
Harbor of Hope on verge of approval
Oregon Harbor of Hope's Navigation Center is being appealed by opponents challenging a Bureau of Development Services staff approval of the temporary structure.
A tough call for Portland Design Commission
The Portland Design Commission delayed making a decision Thursday on an appeal of a controversial homeless shelter proposed for the Pearl District.
Appeal of shelter project goes to Design Commission
Oregon Harbor of Hope is planning to locate its Navigation Center on property near the Broadway Bridge's west end.
Homeless shelter project poised to advance
A homeless shelter and services center backed by developer Homer Williams is on track to open in Northwest Portland as soon as June 1, according to city and county officials.
Land use review next for shelter proposal
Plans for Harbor of Hope’s temporary housing shelter have been submitted to the Portland Bureau of Development Services for Type II land use review.
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