PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Oregon, Washington and British Columbia signed a memorandum on Wednesday to improve housing affordability, sustainability and connectivity throughout the Pacific Northwest.

At the Cascadia Innovation Corridor conference, leaders from the three jurisdictions signed a Memorandum of Reaffirmation that builds on the Memoranda of Understanding that was signed in 2016 and 2018.

This year, Oregon was officially invited to the partnership, with Washington Governor Bob Ferguson saying in a press release that the partnership reflects the shared values across the entire region.

“This partnership reflects the shared values of our region — practical problem-solving and a commitment to progress,” said Ferguson. “By addressing housing affordability, investing in clean energy,

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