Panel: greater inclusivity needed
Industry professionals shared their stories and weighed in on how development in traditionally African-American communities has left significant impacts.
Alphabet Historic District project inches forward
A project proposed in Portland’s Alphabet Historic District faced another hurdle as the Historic Landmarks Commission discussed issues at a second design advice hearing on Monday.
Large-scale project gets cool reception
New ideas are being proposed to incorporate a contributing structure in Portland’s Alphabet Historic District in a new development, and the Historic Landmarks Commission weighed in during a design advice hearing on Monday.
Multnomah County pushes for homeless shelter
Multnomah County and city of Portland officials are eyeing a long-vacant warehouse near the Steel Bridge as a potential site for a 200-bed permanent homeless shelter.
Intergenerational housing to open in Lents
LMC Construction is putting the finishing touches on the first phase of NAYA Generations, an intergenerational affordable housing development for seniors and families adopting foster children.
Downtown affordable housing project under way
Colas Construction is building a three-story affordable housing project south of downtown Portland for developer Central City Concern. Hill Park Apartments, located on a .36-acre lot at 110 S.W. Arthur […]
Out and About: Bridge Meadows
Ground has been broken on an innovative housing development in Beaverton.
Photos: Historic apartment building renovation completed
The historic Bronaugh Apartments building in Goose Hollow has re-opened its doors to residents after a years’ worth of renovation work.
Photos: Mixed-use sober living project tops out
A topping out celebration was held last week for Miracles Central, a mixed-use development in the Lloyd District that will cater to those in recovery for alcohol and drug addiction.
Demolition of Oregonian Publishing buildings proposed
Urban Renaissance Group is proposing to demolish buildings near Southwest 17th Avenue and Yamhill Street and redevelop the two parcels.
Photos: Affordable housing opens in Beaverton
Crews with LMC Construction are performing punch list work on The Barcelona at Beaverton, a new four-story affordable housing project at Southwest Lombard Avenue and First Street.
On an affordable housing mission
The city of Portland is pursuing a kind of reverse gentrification with a new affordable housing project.
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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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
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