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Oregon planning departments mull drastic measures to stay afloat
As Oregon cities' budgets absorbed hits, and private-sector construction slowed, many were forced to cut planning departments to their bare bones. But as the building industry begins to rebound, planning departments are being forced to take drastic measures to keep up with day-to-day permitting and prepare for the long term.
Clackamas County rejects Molalla鈥檚 urban reserve proposal
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners last week denied a proposal from Molalla for a 2,290-acre urban reserve based on a population projection the commission called overly aggressive. City officials say the ruling not only dashes a $250,000 planning effort, but also hampers their ability to form a new comprehensive plan.
Molalla urban reserve rejected by planning commission
The Clackamas County Planning Commission has unanimously recommended that the county commission reject a new 2,290-acre urban reserve being pitched by the city of Molalla.
Oregon cities waive system development fees
Lowering system development charges, and in some cases scrapping them all together, has become a tool used by municipal governments to stimulate development and entice business to the area. This […]
Oregon cities waive system development fees
Lowering system development charges, and in some cases scrapping them all together, has become a tool used by municipal governments to stimulate development and entice business to the area. This […]
Molalla fee waiver lures developers
Molalla could get a mixed-use project in its downtown after deciding to waive up to $1 million in system development charges. Two developers, motivated by the savings, are planning a 160-unit apartment complex and paying only $400,000 in SDCs.
Molalla’s comp plan almost good to go
The city of Molalla apparently is close to finalizing a comprehensive plan. The city’s planner presented what everyone thinks will be the final version, including new development codes, at Wednesday’s […]
Molalla’s comp plan almost good to go
The city of Molalla apparently is close to finalizing a comprehensive plan. The city’s planner presented what everyone thinks will be the final version, including new development codes, at Wednesday’s […]
Molalla City Council approves SDC waiver
Molalla City Council yesterday decided to waive system development charges on new commercial and industrial developments until the end of 2010. Proposal creator and Molalla City Manager John Atkins Jr. […]
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
