During a recent government meeting, discussions centered on enhancing housing strategies to better support individuals with disabilities. Key proposals included increasing the percentage of accessible units in new developments, particularly those with 20 or more units, as these larger buildings are mandated to include accessible options.

Advocates emphasized the need for the state to raise the required percentage of accessible units and to lower the threshold for compliance, thereby accelerating the production of accessible housing. They also called for the introduction of targeted incentives to encourage the construction of these units, suggesting that public funding should be contingent upon meeting higher accessibility standards.

The proposed changes aim to address the longstanding challenges faced by people with disabilities in accessing suitable housing, ultimately expanding their choices and improving their living conditions. The meeting featured contributions from various stakeholders, including Matu Williams, the planning liaison manager at Southeast Suplex Neighborhood Coalition, who highlighted the coalition's commitment to fostering inclusive and participatory neighborhoods for over 167,000 residents in Portland's district three.