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Is it time for America to bring back the boarding house?
- kaminar 5y agoThere's a reason they don't exist anymore...crime. A renter has compete access to your home, and especially in lawless Portland...who wants that?
- underseacables 5y agoIf I recall correctly, Nikola Tesla died in a boarding house. When I looked up boarding houses it reminded me of what they called pensions in 1960s France. low cost, no frills housing for people on fix, limited incomes. If all you need is a single bedroom, shared kitchen and bathroom, a la hostel, communal living sounds like a very good idea to bring back.
- prox 5y agoNo, because it just points out the original problem, which is inadequate housing supply. Project developers only have eyes for upper segment housing since that’s where the coins are. A good idea I read that some are experimenting with is having a project developer invest a certain percentage in affordable housing and quality environment. Boarding housing can help overflow in demand and supply, but only for temporary living 3 months max.