The Fight for the Soul of Portland

The Fight for the Soul of Portland

The Fight for the Soul of Portland

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The Fight for the Soul of Portland

"Moving forward amid social, economic crisis"

2021

0h 36m

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As Rose City grapples with continued vandalism and homelessness, businesses are hurting and boarded up amid a global pandemic. What can be done to bring Portland back?

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Debora Knapp

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