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Local governments push affordable homeownership projects
A cohort of affordable homeownership projects is emerging in Portland, Milwaukie and Gresham, funded by Metro鈥檚 affordable housing bond, that aims to give lower-income residents and people of color a starting rung on the homeownership ladder
Door opens to more affordable commercial space in Portland
The Affordable Commercial Tenanting Program will offer leases below market rate and technical assistance to selected commercial tenants, with a preference for businesses owned by women and persons of color.
Grocery store project plans being reviewed
The developer of a Northeast Portland commercial site has applied for adjustment review to serve a proposed two-building project.
$20M affordable housing investment on tap
The Portland Housing Bureau is moving full steam ahead with plans to build more affordable housing in North and Northeast Portland.
UPDATED: Minority-owned firm to build grocery store
Portland-based Colas Construction is getting its foot in another doorway via a deal to build a high-profile grocery store and adjacent commercial building in Northeast Portland.
Hales encouraging Trader Joe鈥檚 project revival
Mayor Charlie Hales wants to commit $20 million to combat displacement in Northeast Portland and spark resurrection of an $8 million development.
Trader Joe鈥檚 a no-go in Northeast Portland
After facing opposition for nearly three months, Trader Joe's is pulling out of a development in Northeast Portland.
UPDATED: Colas Construction named general contractor for Trader Joe鈥檚 project
Majestic Realty has selected Colas Construction as its general contractor for the planned Trader Joe's development in Northeast Portland.
Desiring to dissolve displacement
City-sponsored development in the Boise and Eliot neighborhoods 鈥� once the heart of Portland's black community 鈥� has forced out countless residents, according to the Portland African American Leadership Forum. Its opposition to the proposed Trader Joe's development is rooted in a message it wants to deliver to future developers in the area: It won't stand for it anymore.
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- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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- 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
