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Industry professionals foresee challenges, changes ahead
Economic conditions in the Portland area are relatively healthy right now, but that likely won't be the case about a year from now, according to panelists who spoke at an event on Tuesday.
A new, denser era for housing in Oregon
The Oregon Senate recently passed a sweeping land-use bill that allows construction of duplexes and other small multifamily structures in residential neighborhoods.
Oregon wants to make it easier to build affordable housing
Democrats want to design their way out of Oregon's housing crisis and are considering a proposal clearing the path for developers to build more apartments and townhouses.
Economist: Portland’s persistent housing crisis remains priority
A combination of low supply and high prices for housing in the Portland-metro area is the foremost economic problem facing policy makers, an economist said Wednesday.
All in a row in Northwest Portland
A developer is planning to build 14 row houses as part of a mixed-use project on approximately 1.5 acres.
Report: Oregon housing production not keeping pace with demand
Housing was underbuilt in Oregon by 155,000 units from 2000 to 2015, according to a new report from ECONorthwest.
Port of Coos Bay looking into marine terminal
The Port of Coos Bay is preparing to study the feasibility of building a marine terminal served by rail at the bay鈥檚 North Spit.
A conversation with ECONorthwest’s Whelan
Bob Whelan, project director at ECONorthwest, recently spoke with the 91视频 about various topics.
An ocean of hurdles to overcome
Cash-strapped coastal municipalities are finding infrastructure and affordable housing goals difficult to achieve.
All about affordability
Talks are under way to find inclusionary zoning rules that will ensure developments in Portland remain feasible.
Bracing for a flood of permit applications
Portland developers are working feverishly to get ahead of inclusionary zoning regulations the City Council is expected to adopt this fall.
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
