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Recent Articles from Keenan Ordon-Bakalian
OP-ED: The impact of HB 2001 on the affordable housing crisis
Under HB 2001, cities will continue to set reasonable siting and design requirements for all housing built in residential zones, and will be able to ensure that new housing is built with adequate infrastructure.
OP-ED: ‘Clear and objective:’ Oregon’s statutes for ‘needed housing’
As the affordable housing crisis continues across the region, developers should always be seeking an edge to get their projects approved. Enter Oregon鈥檚 鈥渘eeded housing鈥� statutes.
OP-ED: Commercial real estate in Oregon: Don’t just adapt; reinvent
Across various industries, leaders will use the lessons learned during this pandemic to reimagine the nature of their businesses and the role that offices and commercial space will play.
OP-ED: Oregon’s development landscape amid COVID-19 and in years ahead
The coronavirus has dramatically altered the land use permitting process, leading to project delays and variability for both applicants and local government.
OP-ED: Recommendations for building safely during the pandemic
Working safely in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic will require the industry to adopt best practices and develop creative solutions to keep projects on track and on time.
OP-ED: Oregon cities facing balancing act in implementing HB 2001
The cumulative effect of HB 2001 on metro-area cities 鈥� where the bill will have the most acute impact 鈥� remains to be seen.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
