From The Portland Tribune
The Portland Development Commission has proposed modifying development bonuses to encourage developers to build more housing intended for families in the Pearl District.
A draft of the PDC’s North Pearl District plan, released last week, recommends allowing developers to construct larger buildings than code usually allows for structures that include family-size units.
Another change would give developers bonuses to build larger if they include play areas or common rooms that might be used by families.
According to the PDC, only 20 percent of the condominium and apartments in the River District are two- or three-bedroom units, which would accommodate families with children.
A census review by PDC shows that between 1997 and 2000, 82 babies were born to people living in the Pearl District, but between 2001 and 2005 the number of births had risen to 157.
Although we don’t have children yet, when we do, I fully intend on remaining in the Pearl. It is nice to know that the city is taking initiative in the family living situation.
