The Homeless Problem in Portland is Disgusting

Kristen Pizzo
3 min readAug 31, 2022

Most of my neighbors live outside.

Northwest 23rd and NW Flanders Ave Portland, Oregon

On the corner of Northwest 23rd and Flanders Ave sits an upscale camping store with a sign that reads “snow peak outdoor lifestyle creator.” Through the large windows you can see designer tents and adventure-ready outfits. Some of the displays are set up to look like campsites, but the curated arrangements look more like living space showrooms in…

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Kristen Pizzo

mental health | LGBTQ+ | culture | food | ethical shopping