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Photos: Affordable housing project rising in the Pearl
Walsh Construction is building a six-story affordable housing project in the Pearl District for San Francisco-based nonprofit BRIDGE Housing.
Pearl District lot targeted for low-income housing
The city has acquired a 10,000-square-foot vacant lot in the Pearl District at Northwest Raleigh Street and 14th Avenue that will be developed into multifamily units for homeless or extremely poor families with children.
Housing bureau issues RFQ for Grant Warehouse project
The Portland Housing Bureau is calling for submissions of a request for qualifications for the development of a vacant set of parcels known as the Grant Warehouse Redevelopment Project.
Portland’s first-ever housing report approved by City Council
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales suggests a tax on demolition work could help be used to help pay for affordable housing in Portland.
Council approves $1.3M for Pearl property
The Portland City Council Wednesday voted unanimously to spend $1.3 million for the Portland Housing Bureau to buy land for affordable housing in the Pearl District.
Gresham affordable housing project in design phase
A 44-unit affordable housing complex planned in Gresham is being designed to cater to seniors and individuals with physical disabilities.
Improvements coming soon for Section 8 building
Home Forward, owner of the Sellwood Center at 1724 S.E. Tenino St., has applied to the Bureau of Development Services for a permit to begin nearly $7.7 million worth of renovations at the 44-year-old apartment building.
‘One shot’ to increase affordability
City officials are seeking ways to encourage the inclusion of more affordable units in new housing projects.
Affordable housing improvements ahead
Home Forward and Home Forward Development Enterprises Corp. have applied to the Portland Bureau of Development Services for a commercial building permit to perform work at Hollywood East.
$20 million being invested in affordable housing
Developers have requested a design advice meeting with the Portland Design Commission for a proposed four-story building on the southern portion of a Southeast Portland superblock.
State dollars boosting affordable housing
$18 million of state money awarded to REACH Community Development will help it construct and rehabilitate dozens of affordable housing units in the Portland-metro area.
$1 million available for affordable housing projects
The Portland Housing Bureau on Wednesday opened the application process for developers interested in receiving subsidies for projects with affordable housing.
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