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To buy or to build?
A dilemma before the Portland Housing Bureau (and potentially Metro in the near future) is how to spend affordable housing bond dollars.
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.
Another big Gresham project in design process
Plans for a mixed-use development featuring three buildings and 400 residential units, near the Civic Drive MAX Station, went before the Gresham Design Commission on Wednesday.
Boring property targeted for 215-lot subdivision
Lake Oswego-based Venture Properties recently submitted an application with the city of Gresham鈥檚 Urban Design and Planning Department for a subdivision, partition and future street plan.
Gresham neighborhood awaiting big changes
A proposed mixed-use development with 310 residential units could help transform Gresham鈥檚 Civic neighborhood into a much busier place.
Local projects’ landscape architecture honored
Two projects in the Portland-metro area 鈥� the proposed Willamette Falls Riverwalk and the completed Yard 鈥� received honor awards recently from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
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.
Wilsonville, Tualatin adopt growth plan
Wilsonville and Tualatin city councils have formally adopted the Basalt Creek Concept Plan to allow industrial, commercial and residential development in an 847-acre area of rural Washington County.
Barbur Boulevard may gain light-rail tracks
A steering committee voted Monday to approve a route recommendation for the Southwest Corridor light-rail line proposed to run between downtown Portland and Tualatin.
Gorge communities gaining attractive ‘Hubs’
The final pieces of an ambitious project to beautify a string of Columbia River Gorge destinations are finally falling into place.
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.
The challenge of building up diversity
Entry barriers for women and minorities were spotlighted in a recent construction workforce study commissioned by Metro.
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
