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Portland Oregon Leaders Panic as Downtown Property Values Plummet
Portland’s downtown is in freefall, with property values plummeting 57% since 2019, from $3 billion to just $1.3 billion. City leaders blame remote work, but the real culprit is the rampant crime, homelessness, and lawlessness that have turned once-thriving business districts into ghost towns. Portland is hemorrhaging businesses, tax revenue, and economic vitality as companies flee to safer, more business-friendly environments like Texas and Florida. The city anticipates a $33 million tax revenue loss over the next five years, further crippling essential services like police and fire departments. Despite this crisis, city officials ignore the glaring issue: out-of-control crime and public disorder. Instead, they propose unrealistic solutions like shifting the focus to arts and culture. Unless leadership enforces real law and order, downtown Portland will continue to decline, proving once again the devastating consequences of progressive urban policies.