A series of structures built by homeless people in Portland, Oregon, have begun popping up on the Willamette River, effecting 'million-dollar' views of downtown Portland.
Homeless encampments popping up along the Willamette River have"million-dollar" views of downtown Portland, Oregon, locals say.
According to a reporter for an outlet who took a boat to get a closer look at the structures, many of the buildings are made out of driftwood and resemble beaver dams, while further down the river there was a collection of garbage and debris on the shoreline.PORTLAND MULLS COSTLY PLAN TO BUILD SHED-LIKE SLEEP 'PODS' AT HOMELESS CAMPS
So far, no government agency has claimed responsibility for the area occupied by the structures, with multiple agencies telling KOIN that the property is owned by railroad company Union Pacific. Meanwhile, Union Pacific says the area is governed by complex common-law rules.
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