affordable housing

Oct 6, 2016

As housing costs escalate, solutions are sought

Some Oregon state lawmakers are planning to introduce a package of legislation next year to lift a ban on rent control and provide new protections to tenants facing eviction.

Sep 22, 2016

Portland inclusionary zoning recommendations published

After months of study, city Commissioner Dan Saltzman and Housing Director Kurt Creager have proposed a set of recommendations for Portland鈥檚 inclusionary zoning program.

Aug 26, 2016

Pearl District tower’s design gains approval

After more than three hours of discussion, the Portland Design Commission voted 3-2 to approve the design of a 16-story residential tower and an adjoining pocket park planned in the Pearl District 鈥� with some conditions.

Aug 26, 2016

Inclusionary zoning panel challenges role

The push by the city of Portland to enact an inclusionary zoning ordinance appears to be barreling ahead even as the panel of experts convened by Commissioner Dan Saltzman questions some of the underpinnings of the plan.

Jun 30, 2016

All about affordability

Talks are under way to find inclusionary zoning rules that will ensure developments in Portland remain feasible.

Apr 28, 2016

Small house design in spotlight at Gordon House event

The Gordon House Conservancy, charged with preserving the only Oregon house designed by Wright, will hold a May 12 event looking at his small house designs.

Apr 22, 2016

$47 million awarded for affordable housing

The Portland Housing Bureau has awarded $47 million in local and federal dollars to eight affordable housing projects.

Mar 28, 2016

Some affordability required

A newly enacted state law enables local governments to require multifamily developers to include affordable housing in sizable projects.

Mar 14, 2016