Part 01
Data
Portland, 2046
A
better
Portland
is possible.
This website explores data and stories behind the housing affordability crisis and offers policy solutions, helping Portlanders become advocates so they can make an impact.
A better Portland is possible.
This experience reveals the data and stories behind the housing crisis, helping Portlanders become advocates so they can make an impact.
Introduction
Portland, 2046
Housing unaffordability has a human cost, and its toll is towering.
More people in Portland are experiencing homelessness today than ever before
At the same time, soaring housing costs are pushing many others toward the edge.
We all want something to change, but it’s a complex issue
We know that housing is the one and only way to end someone’s homelessness. We also know that housing people can afford is critical to long-term stability and thriving communities. There is no one policy that will address this problem on a meaningful level. That’s why we need the full creativity and compassion of our community to tackle this together, from multiple directions.
It can feel like no one really knows what to do.
Humans for Housing
Portland, 2046
We're Humans for Housing
Humans for Housing was founded with a mission to create change through compassionate storytelling about the homelessness crisis. In 2025, we released our first documentary No Place to Grow Old, telling the stories of Portlanders aging into homelessness. No Place to Grow Old has now screened over 200 times across the United States.
In early 2026, we launched an in-person exhibit in the heart of Portland's Old Town neighborhood, to bring the community closer to the data, stories, and solutions around housing. We hosted over 40 community conversations at the exhibit, bringing together policymakers, neighbors, and advocates like you.
What we heard over and over again is that people in our community are really struggling, and we need more housing people can afford.
What is Portland 2046?
Portland 2046 is our vision of what the future could look like in 20 years: A city where everyone has access to stable, affordable housing, where they can make a home and put down roots. We believe that true change is possible, and together, we can get there.
