"It's been decades since a series of construction projects transformed Portland's historic Albina district, dismantling the thriving enclave that was once the beating heart of the city's Black community. Now, years of planning to revitalize the inner North and Northeast Portland district are coming to fruition, bringing hope for Albina's rebirth-even as questions linger over plans to alter the freeway that runs through the neighborhood."
"The city, private businesses, and local community members have poured their efforts into a massive plan to overhaul the neighborhood, centering the people who were displaced by decades of racist zoning policies. That includes new housing and business developments, a massive freeway project, and education investments through partnerships with Portland Public Schools. Last month, the 1803 Fund- formed in 2023 to support Albina revitalization -announced it would invest $70 million to kick off major development projects in North Portland."
Decades of construction dismantled Portland's Albina district and displaced much of the city's Black community. Years of planning now aim to revitalize inner North and Northeast Portland centering people displaced by racist zoning. Plans include new housing and mixed-use business developments, a major freeway alteration project, and education investments through partnerships with Portland Public Schools. The 1803 Fund, formed in 2023 to support Albina revitalization, announced a $70 million investment to launch projects including Albina Riverside along the Willamette and mixed-use acquisitions in The Low End. Albina Vision Trust opened a 94-unit development, signaling momentum for neighborhood reinvestment.
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