Urbanist in suburbia, pursuing justice and joy in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Fresh Content
This is my space to share thoughts about issues of justice and joy in Wilsonville, which ends up being a mix of faith, food, sports, music, politics, and all things urbanism (health, education, housing, zoning, transportation, engagement, resilience, etc.).
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Equity Assessment of the Clackamas County Housing Needs Analysis
This deep dive article examines the assumptions, biases, and equity gaps, and recommends corrective actions.
why Wilsonville
In July 2018, I moved more than 3,000 miles from Richmond, Virginia to Wilsonville, Oregon with my wife and daughter to pursue a life in the community with friends. In searching the Portland region for a place that met our needs we landed in the Villebois neighborhood.
Wilsonville is at the front line of the ever-growing cultural and political divide in America. Similar to my previous home, Richmond, it is a city of two halves with only 9% of residents falling between 80% and 120% of the median income. Since arriving, I’ve been interested in issues of joy and justice in the city’s neighborhoods, schools, and places of worship. Read more about Wilsonville here.
about me
Writing helps me examine, explore, and learn about and from my community. Read more about my story and passion here.
It’s our chance to have a real TOD in Wilsonville. Let’s make it happen!