Large new shelter planned for wealthy Portland neighborhood moves mayor’s plan forward, angers neighbors

The Pearl District will house Portland’s largest overnight-only homeless shelter to date, according to city authorities.

According to city spokesperson Rob Layne, the city has started the process of converting the Sturgeon Development Partners-owned facility at 1435 Northwest Northrup Street into a shelter for 200 people at night after signing a lease for it.

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