Neighborhoods can change substantially over time. Portland, Oregon has its challenges as the City plans to absorb a growing population. One Portland community leader, John Liu, talks about how he is helping his neighborhood face the future housing needs. He talks about the plans to establish the Laurelhurst Historic District in Portland, Oregon. He describes the events that caused residents of the Laurelhurst Neighborhood to apply for an historic district designation. He also explains the city and state guidelines that would affect future structure modification and how the neighborhood would be able to house additional families that have a broad range of incomes. Also, listeners will learn about the social impact on the current residents.
