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Affordable housing builders approaching homestretch
Under construction for a long while now, Renaissance Commons (formerly called the Argyle Street Apartments) is due to open in Portland鈥檚 Kenton neighborhood later this year.
Old neighborhood presents a new challenge
The team planning to replace the Westwind Apartments building with a new one in Old Town Chinatown is aiming to balance cost and context.
New factory in Idaho set to produce modular housing units
A factory that is intended to help automate modular construction for affordable housing is scheduled to open soon in Nampa, Idaho.
Housing affordability still top of mind in Portland
A development bonus being considered by the Portland City Council would allow developers to build apartment buildings with no parking in exchange for providing deeper affordability.
Affordable housing with a path to transit
The Glisan Apartments will provide 159 affordable housing units with convenient access to the Gateway Transit Center.
Portland zoning plan undergoes scrutiny
A proposal to encourage development of more densely built apartments in certain areas of Portland encountered a somewhat mixed reception by the City Council.
Portland, Multnomah County announce affordable housing projects
Officials announced Tuesday they will build or rehabilitate nine affordable housing developments that will provide approximately 930 subsidized apartments across Portland.
Affordable housing construction keeping crews busy
Several months after installation of a massive dry well, construction of the Argyle Street Apartments is in one of its busiest stages.
A new building in honor of a folk hero
Woody Guthrie Place, a 64-unit affordable housing complex, is now open in Portland's Lents neighborhood.
Portland commits more money to affordable housing
The Portland City Council on Wednesday passed three ordinances approving $17.45 million in spending to help pay for around 200 new affordable housing units in the city.
A ‘new normal’ for multifamily projects
Some developers are continuing to build small to avoid Portland鈥檚 inclusionary housing requirements.
More affordable housing units on the way
Ground was broken Thursday in Portland鈥檚 Eliot neighborhood on the five-story, approximately 72,455-square-foot North Williams building.
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
