Portland to offer $7 million for office-to-housing projects
The city is preparing to offer incentives to developers for projects to convert vacant office buildings into multifamily ones.
Construction revival saves Portland housing projects
After the collapse of Seabold Construction, a veteran builder led efforts to revive two stalled multifamily projects in the Albina neighborhood amid tough conditions.
Buckman apartment project receives new life
Several years after plans for a 144-unit building received the Portland Design Commission’s approval, a new developer has taken over.
$12 million housing development in the works
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday offered advice to the team designing a 70-unit apartment building for the Arbor Lodge neighborhood.
Forest Grove multifamily proposal approved
The Forest Grove Planning Commission on Monday approved site development and design plans for a proposed 45-unit apartment complex.
Beaverton multifamily project gets green light
A two-building, 96-unit multifamily development proposal received the Beaverton Planning Commission’s approval last week.
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- 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
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