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An unusual combination of programming
In Cornelius, builders are bringing to life a vision for affordable housing units above a public library.
Affordable housing development advancing
Construction of the first phase of the Low Income Single Adult Housing (LISAH) project is poised to begin soon in the Kenton neighborhood, in North Portland.
Adjusting to inclusionary housing rules
In at least one case, a single affordable unit in a new development can meet Portland requirements.
North Portland multifamily project proceeding
Marathon Acquisition and Development, a Wilsonville developer responsible for building hundreds of apartment units in the Portland-metro area in recent years, is quickly moving forward with its latest project.
Affordable housing development discussion on tap
The Portland City Council is slated to take up on Thursday an implementation plan for the Equitable Housing Strategy involving the planned Southwest Corridor light-rail line.
Photos: Eliot project’s completion celebrated
A grand opening was held last week to mark the completion of the Garlington Center campus in Northeast Portland.
To buy or to build?
A dilemma before the Portland Housing Bureau (and potentially Metro in the near future) is how to spend affordable housing bond dollars.
Affordable apartments attain approval
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday gave a thumbs-up to a 159-unit project planned in the Gateway area.
Photos: Family-size project wraps up in Hillsboro
REACH Community Development has completed the third and final phase of its Orchards at Orenco affordable housing project.
Affordable housing project on tap in Kenton
Public comments on a four-story multifamily development proposal for a North Portland property are continuing to be accepted by the city.
Racism looms in debate over tax hike to fund affordable housing
A City Club of Portland debate on Metro鈥檚 $652.8 million affordable housing ballot measure quickly grew tense Friday with an attendee鈥檚 question that confronted two panelists with accusations of privilege and racism.
Key investment made in affordable housing
The Portland Housing Bureau is in the process of purchasing the Westwind Apartments 鈥� an Old Town Chinatown building with 70 single-room units 鈥� for $3 million.
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
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- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
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- 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
