The Police Reform Debate, Shelter Plan Backlash, and the Lloyd Center's Post-Capitalist Era

A death in police custody has reignited the debate over reform. Community members are speaking out against new overnight shelters. And the Lloyd Center's found new life as a kind of post-capitalist creative utopia. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are KBOO news director Althea Billings and Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance. Discussed in this week's episode: Portland Police Union Criticizes City Leaders for ‘False Binary’ Between Police and Portland Street Response [OPB] Portland Will Open Its Third Overnight Shelter Next Week. Here’s What Guests Will Actually Get [Oregonian] Portland Mayor Wilson’s Shelter Plan Received With Skepticism at Neighborhood Forum [OPB] 5 ways a 65-Year-Old Mall Has Become Portland’s Coolest Hangout Spot, for Now [Oregonian] City Cast is HIRING! City Cast Twin Cities and City Cast Seattle are launching this fall — we are seeking a host, creative producers, an audience development manager, and a senior account executive for each team. Check out our jobs page for more info. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here . Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise . Learn more about the sponsors of this August 1st episode: Rose City Comic Con PaintCare Oregon Coast Visitors Association Cathedral Park Cohousing