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Portland inclusionary zoning recommendations published
After months of study, city Commissioner Dan Saltzman and Housing Director Kurt Creager have proposed a set of recommendations for Portland鈥檚 inclusionary zoning program.
Inclusionary zoning panel challenges role
The push by the city of Portland to enact an inclusionary zoning ordinance appears to be barreling ahead even as the panel of experts convened by Commissioner Dan Saltzman questions some of the underpinnings of the plan.
Inclusionary housing committee waits on incentives
The city of Portland is moving toward offering developers a 3-to-1 floor-to-area ratio bonus as part of new inclusionary zoning requirements.
All about affordability
Talks are under way to find inclusionary zoning rules that will ensure developments in Portland remain feasible.
Bracing for a flood of permit applications
Portland developers are working feverishly to get ahead of inclusionary zoning regulations the City Council is expected to adopt this fall.
Some affordability required
A newly enacted state law enables local governments to require multifamily developers to include affordable housing in sizable projects.
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
