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Costlier SDCs approved for Portland parks
The Portland City Council, in a split vote, this week approved a hike in system development charges (SDCs) on new development to support the city鈥檚 parks system.
Project’s design approval upheld
Portland City Council has tentatively denied an appeal of the OK given to the Tess O'Brien Apartments.
A housing plan for North and Northeast Portland
The Portland Housing Bureau will use $9 million to prevent displacement and produce new homeowners.
A new city program
Portland has a deficit of affordable housing, and Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman doesn鈥檛 expect it to be filled naturally.
Q&A: Bureau of Development Services Commissioner-in-charge Dan Saltzman
Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman took the reins of the Bureau of Development Services earlier this month. He hopes to restore some of the positions the bureau lost during the economic downturn and ensure fair permitting for green projects.
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
