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Portland design review reform debated amid housing crisis
Design commissioners on Thursday pushed back on any blame given to design review for a slowdown in multifamily development as the city studies the process.
Affordable housing project advances in East Providence
Crews in Rhode Island are renovating one building and constructing another to hold a total of 95 apartments. Project completion is expected in early 2027.
Portland design review study gets green light
The City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution to study possible reforms and a moratorium, aiming to streamline development and boost housing production.
Portland councilors push major design review reform
The Portland City Council is preparing to consider a resolution that could led to design review process changes and a possible temporary exemption to accelerate housing construction.
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.
Portland鈥檚 affordable housing funds nearly depleted
Affordable housing in Portland faces a funding crisis as voter-approved bond money dries up, risking a halt in critical development and social service support.
Portland may waive fees to fast-track 5,000 new housing units
A proposed city ordinance would waive system development charges for a limited number of projects, easing costs amid challenging lending conditions.
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
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- 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
