A perennial problem: new construction is expensive, systems development fees steep. Many have seasonal jobs, 30 hours a week or multiple jobs often not stable. Last century, Bill Clinton said that an average youth would have about 12 _careers_. Schools need to teach resiliency and survival skills like gardening, bulk purchasing, energy conservation - not robot erection (eliminates jobs). Homes require upkeep. Teach that too.

Eugene could expand housing opportunities to allow more than 5 unrelated people to live in a house and legitimize tiny houses.  Affordable housing REITS could be funded with local $ - don't feed profit troughs of outside developers. 

Established hoods should not sacrifice hard earned peace so that endless Silicone Valley escapees can relo here. Rats crowded in small spaces can turn aggressive. When huge track meets occur, rents increases.

Lynn, a retired man not a woman, is a long time advocate for lower income persons.  Don't attack the piano player or  youth.