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Prospects beyond the housing market
Architects and engineers may soon find themselves working less on apartments and more on public infrastructure.
City approves tax exemption on Northeast Portland apartments
Portland鈥檚 City Council on Wednesday approved a property-tax exemption for a multifamily development in Northeast Portland that will include 18 affordable units.
Developer banking on micro-apartment projects
Koz Development, based in Snohomish, Washington, is finding a way to include affordable units in its housing projects in Portland.
Inclusionary housing halts new proposals in Portland
In the first six months of Portland鈥檚 inclusionary housing policy, not a single large multifamily development was submitted for land-use review.
Portland considers affordable housing tax breaks
The city of Portland is considering offering developers up to $50 million in tax breaks to include affordable housing in their multifamily properties. The tax breaks are targeted at the […]
Portland gains inclusionary housing law
The Portland City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to enact an inclusionary housing ordinance that will force developers of sizable apartment projects to include affordable units or pay a hefty fee.
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
