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Site selected for Eugene homeless camp
A site for Opportunity Village, a proposed homeless camp, has been selected in Eugene. It's an industrial area near railroad tracks with few other people around it. There are no street lights, and the nearest bus stop is at least a couple of blocks away.
Proposed Eugene homeless village promises something new
A proposed homeless camp in Eugene called Opportunity Village follows the basic model of Portland鈥檚 Dignity Village. It will have similar shed-like structures, but the structures will come in a variety of models.
Construction starts on $12M homeless veteran housing project in Roseburg
Construction is now under way on Eagle Landing Homeless Housing, a $12 million complex with 11 buildings to serve veterans in Roseburg.
Market conditions, poor economy not conducive to affordable housing
Development of much needed affordable housing often isn鈥檛 economically viable without government subsidies 鈥� which are limited in challenging economic conditions. As a result, local officials and developers are unsure whether affordable housing needs can be met fully anytime soon.
Tualatin church gathers donations to build homeless shelter
Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin is working with contractors that are volunteering time and donating materials to build a severe weather shelter in the church's basement.
Designing for dignity in the Bud Clark Commons shelter
I recently took a tour of Bud Clark Commons – a center for the homeless – with a group of architects and contractors through American Institute of Architects Portland. Our […]
Designing for dignity in the Bud Clark Commons shelter
I recently took a tour of Bud Clark Commons – a center for the homeless – with a group of architects and contractors through American Institute of Architects Portland. Our […]
News
- $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
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
