Portland inches toward an 'Urban Doom Loop'

Economist warns of Portland ‘doom loop’
At the Portland Metro Chamber’s annual economic forecast, ECOnorthwest’s Mike Wilkerson gave a gloomy outlook.
Economists warn Portland could be heading towards ‘urban doom loop’
Economists are warning that Portland could be heading towards what they call an “urban doom loop.” An urban doom loop happens when businesses close, people move out of a city, and in turn, tax revenue goes down,
Why Portland may be in an 'urban doom loop,' according to a new economic report
The Portland Metro Chamber's full 2025 State of the Economy report, released Thursday, paints a grim picture of the local economy.
Local Economist Mike Wilkerson Highlights Risk of "Doom Loop" for Portland's Economic Future
Economist Mike Wilkerson warned of Portland’s potential "doom loop," concerning population decline and stagnant job growth at a chamber event, but efforts to improve the situation were noted.
‘Urban doom loop’: Portland Metro Chamber economy report paints grim picture
The Portland Metro Chamber delivered a sobering report about the city’s economy Thursday morning, delving into data on migration, job growth, as well as the positioning of Portland among its peer cities.
Economic headwinds: Portland inches toward an 'Urban Doom Loop'
Economists and business leaders warned about the several challenges the region faces this year. Economists who track city trends frequently talk of a phenomenon called the “Urban Doom Loop.”
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