Sightline Institute: Affordable Housing in Oregon is about to Catch a Big Break in Parking Mandates

In this article, author Katie Gould, explores the limitations and barriers parking restrictions have on affordable housing projects. Catholic Charities’ Community Development and Housing Manager, Julia Metz, comments on the issue as it relates to one of Catholic Charities’ development projects. Good Shepherd Village is currently under construction in Happy Valley and will provide 143 affordable housing units to Happy Valley residents.

Read the full article here: https://www.sightline.org/2022/07/07/affordable-housing-in-oregon-is-about-to-catch-a-big-break-from-parking-mandates/

For more information and to sign up for updates on Good Shepherd Village, visit: https://www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/services/healthy-housing/healthy-housing-initiative/hhi-projects/good-shepherd-village/

Oct 10, 2023

Catholic social teaching: rights and responsibilities

The Catholic Church’s social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amid the challenges of modern society. Here is number three of the seven principles of the tradition.

Aug 22, 2023

New residents will need supplies

In October, Catholic Charities of Oregon will welcome 142 households to their new homes at Good Shepherd Village apartments in Happy Valley. Among the residents at this new, light-filled building will be 58 families and Veterans with very low incomes who are transitioning from homelessness.