A new building in honor of a folk hero
Woody Guthrie Place, a 64-unit affordable housing complex, is now open in Portland's Lents neighborhood.
Open house scheduled for Lents development plans
After overseeing $109 million in projects that brought 263 apartments and commercial space in five buildings to Lents, Prosper Portland is moving forward on a second round of development in the neighborhood.
Photos: A new community asset in Lents
The new Asian Health and Service Center in Southeast Portland’s Lents neighborhood combines culture, education, health and social services
Photos: Health-focused center taking shape
A nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between Asian and American cultures is building its first permanent home in the Lents neighborhood. The Asian Health & Service Center will […]
Activation effort picking up in Lents
With investments by both the city and private parties, the Southeast Portland neighborhood is poised for growth.
Oliver Station ground-breaking event on tap
The Portland Development Commission and Palindrome Communities will break ground for Oliver Station on Dec. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Without developer, PDC set to take over in Lents
For the first time, the Portland Development Commission is forming its own limited liability company and will act as developer and owner of a project.
PDC pours more money into Lents projects
Three developers backing projects in Lents recently asked for, and received, $6.3 million in Portland Development Commission loans.
Four new Lents projects unveiled
Four projects moving ahead in Lents are expected to help boost the Southeast Portland neighborhood.
Loans approved for three Lents developments
The Portland Development Commission's board this week approved loans for three projects in Lents.
Old Town, Lents URAs are priorities in PDC budget
For the first time, the Portland Development Commission's budget is tied to the agency’s new strategic plan
PDC selects developers for Lents projects
The Lents neighborhood is gaining three new mixed-use developments and one commercial space as part of a city effort to expand the Lents Town Center.
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