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Portland design review reform debated amid housing crisis
Design commissioners on Thursday pushed back on any blame given to design review for a slowdown in multifamily development as the city studies the process.
Commercial lending surges as credit markets thaw
Real estate loan originations surged in late 2025 as credit markets reopened, boosting liquidity, office lending and investor activity.
Affordable housing plan on track in historic Portland district
A seven-to-eight-story building with approximately 143 rent-restricted units is proposed for a site in the East Portland/Grand Avenue Historic District.
Portland鈥檚 new single-staircase rule faces big hurdles
The city now allows single-staircase buildings as tall as four stories, but a fire access rule may make most projects unbuildable, one designer warns.
Team breaks ground on Citizen Apartments in downtown Salem
Construction of a six-story, 105-unit development at a Salem site that formerly held a city hall has begun. Completion is expected in spring 2027.
Oregon鈥檚 Building Performance Standards: ODOE finalizes incentive program rules | Opinion
Oregon finalized building performance standards impacting commercial and multifamily real estate, with incentives for early compliance and efficiency.
Small Portland firm finding the middle ground for housing projects
QUAD Architects is leading two middle housing projects on Division Street in Portland, showcasing efficient small-scale apartment design.
Oregon considering use of builder鈥檚 remedy to boost housing
Gov. Tina Kotek is exploring the possibility of adopting a California policy to override local zoning and boost housing production in Oregon's urban areas.
Multifamily project architects speak from experience
Portland architects shared recently how streamlined design, permitting changes, and policy shifts are helping push projects into development.
The Continental Construction Contractors
Continental Construction offers expert home renovation in Oregon and SW Washington, including siding, decks, painting, drywall, and new construction.
Corbin Michael Construction
Corbin Mullen has been working full time in construction since he was 17, when he started working for his dad’s small construction company. He saw firsthand both the struggles and […]
Seneca proposal: 200 housing units in Southeast Portland
A Portland development firm is looking to construct two buildings with apartments atop retail space at the site of a former Rite Aid store and a surface parking lot.
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
