Questionable City Planning
Here’s a short quiz in light of the discussion referencing “Housing For the Rich” (8/12): a) Developers are champing at the bit to build affordable … Continue reading
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Planners Support Special Interests
Related to “Housing for the Rich” (EW, 8/12), I would like to support Paul Conte’s view. I have seen Eugene change dramatically as investors continue … Continue reading
Give Kristof A Chance
I was a bit baffled by the harsh tone of your Slant blurb on Nicholas Kristof in the Aug. 12 issue. In it you claim … Continue reading
Happening Recycling
Thank you for the inspiring story of six-year-old Andrew LeCompte and his father, Michael (“Happening People” by Paul Neevel, 8/12). Andrew’s eagerness to help, combined … Continue reading
City Staff Ignores Residents
As Paul Conte stated in “Housing For the Rich” (EW 8/12), the Eugene Planning Division staff has conducted a misinformation campaign to push an agenda … Continue reading
Slant
Eugene Weekly is free every Thursday — and also free every day online. Head over to EugeneWeekly.com to read an update on the Black Unity … Continue reading
Let’s Raise Wages Instead
We agree wholeheartedly with the recent Viewpoint “Housing For the Rich” by Paul Conte in the Weekly. He clearly and succinctly lays out the arguments … Continue reading
Eugene ER Physicians Urge Vaccinations
The 37 physicians and 13 physicians assistants of Eugene Emergency Physicians write the community a letter
Dear Community Member: We are asking for a moment of your time on behalf of Eugene Emergency Physicians, a group of 37 emergency medicine physicians … Continue reading
Leaving Afghanistan
After 20 years of occupation, the U.S. failed to provide Afghans an option better than the Taliban
The lives lost in Afghanistan demand an accounting from our national leadership. Every counterinsurgency is a battle for the loyalty of the people. Our leaders … Continue reading
But What About All Those Empty Houses?
Housing crisis in Eugene! Really? How many houses and apartments are currently vacant within the urban growth boundary and who’s keeping track? On my block … Continue reading