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Market conditions, poor economy not conducive to affordable housing
Development of much needed affordable housing often isn鈥檛 economically viable without government subsidies 鈥� which are limited in challenging economic conditions. As a result, local officials and developers are unsure whether affordable housing needs can be met fully anytime soon.
$7.2M affordable housing project planned for Northeast Portland
Innovative Housing Inc. is developing a five-story affordable housing building named The Eliot that will have 1,700 square feet of ground-floor retail and community space.
REACH eyes passive house design for multifamily project
The affordable housing developer says Orchards at Orenco Station, a 57-unit project in Hillsboro, will break new ground in the multifamily housing market when it achieves passive house standards.
Union Station housing development to wrap up next year
Approximately 14 years after construction began for the first phase of The Yards at Union Station, the final phase is imminent. A once highly polluted seven-acre brownfield now is an Old Town residential development, and 80 more affordable housing units are scheduled to open in March 2013.
Long-awaited affordable housing opening in Lake Oswego
After seven years of work, Northwest Housing Alternatives this week is preparing to open Oakridge Park 鈥� the first new affordable housing in Lake Oswego in three decades.
Low-income senior living seemingly on the rise, especially in the ‘burbs
The Knoll at Tigard is a recent project that could spell opportunity for low-income housing developers.
3-building apartment complex called ‘Freedom Center 1’ going up in Northwest Portland
Crews are working at the site of the future Freedom Center 1, a three-building complex of 150 affordable rental units in Northwest Portland on Pettygrove Street between 14th and 15th avenues.
Housing bureau has $11M for developers of rental affordable housing
The Portland Housing Bureau will manage $11 million in grants and loans that will be available for developers of rental affordable housing, according to a notice of funding available released by the bureau.
Green development wins accolades with simple, inexpensive design
The Juneberry Lane affordable housing development in Oregon City last week won national recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council as this year鈥檚 Outstanding Affordable Housing Project. But the project team worked together to keep both construction costs 鈥� and future utility bills 鈥� low.
State shells out $40M for affordable housing projects
The Oregon State Housing Council approved last Friday $40 million in tax credits, grants and loans to be shelled out to 24 projects throughout the state. The funds will go toward 810 low-income housing units, 166 of them in Portland.
First-of-its-kind center opens in Portland
The Bud Clark Commons, formerly named the Resource Access Center, is set to open to the public, and services will begin in staggered fashion over the next month. The $46.9 million project was in limbo for two years while a grassroots organization challenged the city鈥檚 use of urban renewal money.
Renderings: Hillsdale Terrace
A $47.3 million public housing project named Hillsdale Terrace is planned by Home Forward, formerly the Housing Authority of Portland.
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
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- 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
