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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.
Seneca proposal: 200 housing units in Southeast Portland
A Portland development firm is looking to construct two buildings with apartments atop retail space at the site of a former Rite Aid store and a surface parking lot.
Proposed zoning code changes ignite public debate
A controversial proposal to modify zoning codes to address Portland's housing crisis has triggered a surge of public opinion.
Sawbuck apartment project nears completion
Greystar鈥檚 Sawbuck 182-unit apartment buildings is one of the first large multifamily projects to offer inclusionary zoning units.
Inclusionary housing rules may soon affect condos
A year after inclusionary housing rules took effect, they are being reassessed by the Portland Housing Bureau.
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 […]
Developer to test multifamily feasibility
Urban Asset Advisors is studying the feasibility of two mixed-use projects that could test Portland鈥檚 inclusionary zoning rules.
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.
City Council poised to vote on inclusionary housing proposal
During a special session on Tuesday, developers, tenant advocates and nonprofit housing executives filled council chambers for more than three hours of testimony.
Portland’s inclusionary zoning proposal softer now
In response to pressure brought by developers, Commissioner Dan Saltzman has modified his inclusionary zoning recommendations for Portland so that fewer affordable units would be required for projects in the program鈥檚 first two years.
Inclusionary housing plan draws a fight
Developers are marshaling opposition to the city of Portland鈥檚 drive to implement an inclusionary housing program.
Portland planning group tackles inclusionary zoning
Portland Housing Bureau staffers on Tuesday gave Planning and Sustainability Commission members their first briefing on a proposed inclusionary zoning policy, pulling together months of work by consultants, city staff and outside experts.
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
