City of Portland discusses plan to expand its Multnomah Safe Rest Village

City of Portland discusses plan to expand its Multnomah Safe Rest Village

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- As Portland continues to battle its homelessness crisis, one plan is in motion to get more people off the streets: expand one of the city's existing Safe Rest Villages. The Multnomah Safe Rest Village opened in Spring 2022. Out of the ones that have opened across the city, it's the smallest with 28 beds. Now the city plans to expand it with input from the surrounding community. Man assaulted girlfriend, leading to h…