A clash between Portland city codes, mutual aid, and neighbor complaints
Published on Jul 5, 2023, 1:15:57 PM
Total time: 00:08:49
Published on Jul 5, 2023, 1:15:57 PM
Total time: 00:08:49
In Southeast Portland, a woman has constructed what she calls the “giving fence” after a series of code violations and complaints from neighbors and the city. This unusual construction is a series of yellow bins stacked upon each other, filled with blankets, dry goods, clothes and hygiene products that are free for anyone who needs them. Courtney Vaugn, the news editor for the Portland Mercury, has been covering this story and joins us now to share more on the efforts the Sellwood woman is making.
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