Tom Gihring, Author at Common Ground U.S.A.

Portland’s Central City Task Force, a new focus of interest for Common Ground OR/WA during the period between Oregon’s major legislative sessions.

Oct 6, 2023 | Groundswell

Target plans to close three Portland stores, effective Oct. 21, including the Galleria at 939 S.W. Morrison St. In August 2023, Governor Tina Kotek announced the formation of a Portland Central City Task Force (PCCTF), a convening of local elected, business, and...

WHO’S GETTING WALKED OVER?

Nov 3, 2022 | Groundswell

Willamette Week carried Sofie Peel’s story in the October 26 issue about the reaction of Montavilla neighborhood residents to a city proposal to repair long-neglected unimproved streets on 89th Avenue. Portland City Council is refocusing its infrastructure...

Tax Induced Opportunities for Expanding Community Land Trust Housing in Portland, Oregon

Mar 28, 2022 | Groundswell

Consequences To Property Tax Systems For several years property tax reformers have been calling for a land value tax (LVT) to counteract rapidly rising home prices. A property tax system that raises the tax rate on land and lowers the rate on structures dampens the...