Money forthcoming to tackle two critical Oregon issues
State lawmakers on Tuesday passed a $200M package intended to boost affordable housing and prevent homelessness.
State advisory group formed to direct housing construction
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced her appointments to the Housing Production Advisory Council (HPAC) on Monday.
Oregon lawmakers propose $200M for homelessness, housing
Democratic lawmakers in Oregon have proposed a $200 million spending package to tackle homelessness and housing as the state struggles to build more homes and move a growing number of people off the streets.
Colorado considers using public land for affordable housing
A legislative proposal would authorize identification of underused, state-owned land and work out deals for projects.
Affordable housing complex set to rise on church property
Construction of Francis + Clare Place, a 61-unit complex planned for Portland's Buckman neighborhood, is set to begin in late June.
A modular proposal to address Oregon’s home shortage
Prototypes coming together at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 2 could eventually be replicated on a larger scale.
Oregon pins hopes on mass timber to boost housing
A factory planned at the Port of Portland will facilitate mass production of affordable homes, stakeholders say.
Oregon City’s ‘Las Flores’ preparing to bloom
Construction is under way on a 171-unit affordable housing development intended for an intergenerational community.
Lower Albina redevelopment poised to advance
Albina Vision Trust has received land use and design approval from the Portland Bureau of Development Services for its first project.
Affordable housing community coming to Hillsboro
Century Commons, being built by Habitat for Humanity, will consist of 18 homes – six duplexes and two triplexes – along Southeast Century Boulevard.
Upgrades coming for affordable housing building
The city of Portland has authorized the transfer of the Fairfield Apartments, along with up to $8.5 million, to Home Forward for improvement and preservation of affordable housing.
Team delivers affordable housing complex in Bend
Construction of the second and final phase of a 48-unit affordable housing development is wrapping up in Bend.
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
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