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Affordable housing recommendations coming
An effort is under way to provide the Portland City Council with suggestions on how best to follow through with Mayor Charlie Hales鈥� pledge to invest $20 million on affordable housing in North and Northeast Portland.
Money for streets hard to find
The city of Portland is continuing to engage citizens in the effort to find money for street maintenance.
More time given for public to weigh in on URAs
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales announced last week that the City Council鈥檚 first reading of a proposal to amend six Portland urban renewal areas won鈥檛 take place until Jan. 29, at 2 p.m., to allow time for public input.
Projects benefit from tax credits totaling $18 million
Hacienda Community Development Corp. is putting the money toward new construction and repairs.
Optimism for Old Town Chinatown
Old Town Chinatown is on the cusp of a significant transformation, according to industry professionals.
Competition’s designs found wanting
Judges for AIA Portland's Design Awards said they had hoped to see more innovative entries.
Adding affordability to the Pearl
A six-story building being constructed in the Pearl District will include 127 affordable housing units.
Historic venue’s future up in the air
An upcoming study will inform city officials so they can decide what to do with Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
A call for scalable system development charges
A Portland architect contends that the city of Portland should incentivize apartment conversion projects that create more housing units by reducing or waiving system development charges.
Edlen poised to join Portland Development Commission’s board
Mark Edlen, CEO of Gerding Edlen Development, has accepted the nomination to join the Portland Development Commission's board. It is subject to approval by Portland City Council.
Expert: Portland transportation development is in slow lane
Portland is falling behind its East Coast counterparts when it comes to innovations in multimodal transportation, according to Urban Land Institute fellow Gabe Klein.
More market-rate housing encouraged in Old Town Chinatown
An Old Town Chinatown revitalization plan approved recently includes incentives for developers to build apartments in the neighborhood for middle-income residents.
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
