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Metro pushes regional approach to affordable housing
Portland is growing fast, but affordable housing must be part of the regional planning conversations, says Emily Lieb, project manager for Portland Metro鈥檚 newly-created Equitable Housing Initiative.
Beaverton seeking development at Westgate site
The city of Beaverton on Friday issued a request for sealed proposals of qualifications from developers interested in pitching their ideas for the Westgate site, a four-acre piece of land east of Cedar Hills Boulevard and west of The Round.
Finalists named for riverfront path design
Three teams are still in the running to design a public path through the former Blue Heron Paper Co. mill site in Oregon City.
Group wants East Portland cut loose
Some East Portland residents are looking to initiate a petition that would un-incorporate a 29-square-mile area.
Metro offering community revitalization grants
Metro has announced a new grant program designed to help developers in emerging commercial districts tackle storefront improvements and other transformative projects.
Bus rapid transit planning under way
Metro鈥檚 Powell-Division Transit and Development Project steering committee wants the public to help shape the design of a new bus rapid transit line between Portland and Gresham.
Metro issues RFP for Fairview park project
Metro is seeking proposals from contractors interested in developing a master plan for Fairview鈥檚 Blue Lake Regional Park.
Boosting transit-oriented development
Block 75, a 10-story development under construction at the Burnside bridgehead, will host a mix of uses ideal for financial backing from Metro鈥檚 Transit-Oriented Development Program.
Design team sought for riverwalk project
Metro is seeking a team to complete schematic design for a planned public path through the former Blue Heron Paper Co. site in Oregon City.
Planning for Southwest Corridor upgrades
Public comments are being gathered to inform planners working to improve metro-area transportation.
Willamette Falls riverwalk consultant sought
Oregon City officials are seeking a consultant to research the cultural history of the former Blue Heron Paper Co. site and compile a report that will assist the team designing a public path through the property.
Greenway trail link coming to Tualatin
Bids will soon be solicited from contractors interested in taking on a $3 million project to close a 0.77-mile gap in the Tualatin River Greenway on Metro-owned property.
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
