THE FUTURE
In a New Era of High Prices and Soaring Popularity, What Will Portland Become?
As the cost of living skyrockets, new people pour in, and shiny new buildings rise, Portland must act fast to save its soul.
If you want to get excited about Portland’s near future, talk to a demographer, because they foresee big things. Like more than 700,000 new Portlanders by 2035, vaulting us into the metropolitan major leagues. If you want to get a little freaked out, check out the current real estate stats—like the 11-percent jump in median home prices in just one year. Can it last? What will a bigger, more expensive Portland look and feel like? And will any of us be able to afford to live here? It’s all happening.
