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Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
Oregon faces ongoing housing shortages and rising homelessness despite extensive legislative actions led by Gov. Tina Kotek since 2019.
Divisive New Jersey law accelerates affordable housing boom
New Jersey towns rushed to approve housing plans before a state deadline, fueling a residential building boom tied to affordable housing mandates.
Mexico City protest targets gentrification, tourism
Unrest in Mexico City ramped up last week as residents protested rising rents, gentrification, and mass tourism in popular neighborhoods.
Oregon considering use of builder鈥檚 remedy to boost housing
Gov. Tina Kotek is exploring the possibility of adopting a California policy to override local zoning and boost housing production in Oregon's urban areas.
Spain takes on rental company, aims to protect housing rights
The nation's government has ordered Airbnb to delist close to 66,000 rentals it says are noncompliant to protect residents and promote responsible tourism.
California cities urged to clear homeless encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration has crafted a model ordinance intended to address homeless encampments as $3.3 billion in funding is released to expand housing and treatment programs.
State advisory group formed to direct housing construction
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced her appointments to the Housing Production Advisory Council (HPAC) on Monday.
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.
Eliot project beckons ex-residents to return
The Beatrice Morrow, a mixed-use project rising in Northeast Portland, stands out for its commitment to the African-American community.
A Central Oregon housing crunch
OSU-Cascades' campus expansion plan is putting pressure on Bend, where residential vacancy is minuscule.
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
