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Dr. Darrell Millner Building
The Dr. Darrell Millner Building delivers 63 affordable family homes under Portland鈥檚 N/NE Preference Policy, honoring Black community roots.
Prosper Portland aids Broadway Corridor housing
Prosper Portland's board approved a $750,000 loan for an approximately 230-unit, net-zero, middle-income housing project on Parcel 6.
Broadleaf Arbor
Broadleaf Arbor brings 239 affordable homes to Columbia County, uniting seniors and families in Oregon's first intergenerational housing community.
Multifamily project architects speak from experience
Portland architects shared recently how streamlined design, permitting changes, and policy shifts are helping push projects into development.
Clay floors provide clean, low-cost alternative in Africa
EarthEnable, a U.S.-based nonprofit, offers affordable option instead of concrete, improving health, hygiene, and sustainability while creating jobs in rural communities.
Portland鈥檚 affordable housing funds nearly depleted
Affordable housing in Portland faces a funding crisis as voter-approved bond money dries up, risking a halt in critical development and social service support.
Washington caps rent hikes in bid to curb homelessness
Washington sets rent increase limits under new law, joining Oregon and California in stabilizing housing to combat homelessness and protect tenants.
Curious Architects
Founded by Pooja and Brian Apple, Curious Architects uses inclusive, ecological design to empower Portland communities through thoughtful architecture.
Oregon bill may limit condo defect lawsuit time frame
House Bill 3746, which would cut the construction defect lawsuit period from 10 years to seven, has sparked debate over its impact on housing and consumer protections.
Black Dreams Construction
Junior McDonald launched Black Dreams Construction to serve Portland homeowners and support workforce development in the construction industry.
Construction of affordable housing project begins in Hood River
Mariposa Village will be a 130-unit affordable housing community with a building to serve seniors, a net-zero-energy community center, a park, and trails.
Seneca proposal: 200 housing units in Southeast Portland
A Portland development firm is looking to construct two buildings with apartments atop retail space at the site of a former Rite Aid store and a surface parking lot.
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
