Ginnie Cooper pointed out that the site is well served by buses already and that the other considerations mentioned are all included in library priorities. Multnomah County encourages employees to use public transportation by subsidizing bus passes. Commissioner Linn stated that Multnomah County issues include creating adequate, affordable housing for an aging population without expanding the urban growth boundaries. Mixed-use projects meet a critical need in the county. Especially in southwest, many older people are moving out of their homes but want to stay in the area.
Housing is very limited.
The Town Center Plan had the vision to include the idea of mixed use in its recommendations. Comment - This has never been what people want. Comment - The focus must be on the library. Comment - This favors offices over housing. The first meeting here at Hillsdale made no mention of housing.