Free Newsletter
Metro reallocates funds to advance I-5 Rose Quarter work
The Metro Council has amended the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan to reallocate funds following the rescindment of substantial federal grant funding.
Oregon boosts STIP funding for Interstate Bridge to $5.7 billion
The Oregon Transportation Commission recently approved a $3.6 billion increase in Statewide Transportation Improvement Program funding for the Interstate Bridge replacement project.
Metro devoting $5 million to help spur housing production
The Metro Council on Thursday approved establishing a $5 million Housing Production Accelerator Fund to ramp up affordable housing development across the region.
Metro adds $1.9 billion of I-5 bridge projects to MTIP
The Metro Council voted to approve adding three projects tied to the Interstate Bridge replacement project to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program.
Building relationships to build a bridge
The Interstate Bridge Replacement program鈥檚 leader recently spoke about the latest effort to better connect Oregon and Washington.
Metro sets guardrails for bridge replacement
The Metro Council on Thursday approved $36 million for engineering and planning a new Interstate Bridge, but also passed demanding guidance.
A new, denser era for housing in Oregon
The Oregon Senate recently passed a sweeping land-use bill that allows construction of duplexes and other small multifamily structures in residential neighborhoods.
Four UGB expansions approved in Portland-metro area
The Metro Council voted unanimously Thursday to approve four urban growth boundary expansions and open up 2,181 acres of land for future development.
Racism looms in debate over tax hike to fund affordable housing
A City Club of Portland debate on Metro鈥檚 $652.8 million affordable housing ballot measure quickly grew tense Friday with an attendee鈥檚 question that confronted two panelists with accusations of privilege and racism.
Metro recommends UGB expansions
Metro's chief operating officer has recommended that Beaverton, Hillsboro, King City and Wilsonville be allowed to expand their growth boundaries. The changes would open 2,181 acres in the metro area to development.
Public invited to weigh in on Regional Transportation Plan
Metro introduced its 2018 Regional Transportation Plan last month, and planners are still seeking public comments on the plan before it goes before the Metro Council later this month.
Huge affordable housing bond may be presented to voters
Metro is weighing whether to refer a proposed $652.8 million affordable housing bond to voters as the Portland region grapples with rising homelessness and sharply increasing home prices.
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
