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The Central Eastside’s skyscraper
B67, a 21-story glassy tower, is set to soon start rising in Portland鈥檚 exact geographical center.
Developers not biting city鈥檚 lure
Portland city leaders are searching for new incentives to encourage inclusion of affordable housing in developments, but industry professionals say the first step should be to fix the disconnect between the existing tax exemption program and the free market.
A new city program
Portland has a deficit of affordable housing, and Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman doesn鈥檛 expect it to be filled naturally.
Dwindling funds and exemptions
Public dollars for affordable housing are hard to come by. 鈥淲hen we first became a bureau back in 2010, we had roughly $60 million in development funds, and it has […]
Advocating for reduction of construction waste
Portland requires that at least 75 percent of materials from construction projects valued over $50,000 be recycled. But that isn't preventing a lot of items from landing in landfills.
New day dawns for long-blighted housing complex
A $53 million redevelopment effort has refreshed the former Hillsdale Terrace housing complex in Southwest Portland.
A clash of interests in historic district
In Northwest Portland, goals for density and preservation are competing -- and generating disagreement over what should happen to a vacant 95-year-old building.
Armory Building loans reworked 鈥� after squabble
The Portland Development Commission on Wednesday granted a generous loan modification to Portland Center Stage for refinancing of the Armory Building in the Pearl District, but not before a somewhat heated exchange between one commissioner and the performing arts organization's artistic director.
Burnside bridgehead development finale
Key Development is planning to build a two- to three-story commercial building on a tiny spit of land (Block 76W).
Ex-Broadway Furniture building due to gain new tenant
NFN Investments has purchased a landmark building at 228 N.E. Broadway, for $2.89 million, and is planning a roughly $5 million renovation to accommodate a new anchor tenant.
Killian Pacific expanding its Central Eastside portfolio
Vancouver, Wash.-based Killian Pacific is under contract to purchase the lot owned and occupied by Speed's Towing at 125 S.E. Clay St.
Carefully creating community
A dozen couples (and counting) are planning for a new cohousing community in Portland for aging adults.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
