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Social services organization launches housing arm
SEI Living, a housing initiative by Self Enhancement Inc., will develop affordable housing with wraparound services in Portland's Albina and Northeast neighborhoods.
Federal project in Portland to impact Heron Lakes Golf Club
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District are aiming to improve flood safety in North Portland by replacing outdated infrastructure.
Williams & Russell set to rise in Portland’s Eliot neighborhood
Vertical construction is next for the mixed-use development that will offer affordable homeownership and rental housing for the Black community.
Black community ownership drives Albina redevelopment
1803 Fund officials and others on Tuesday outlined a major plan to redevelop Lower Albina and transform the historic Portland neighborhood.
Development details announced for revitalized campus
The Williams & Russell Project centers on a 1.7-acre vacant block at North Russell Street and North Williams Avenue, which is currently owned by Legacy Health. The block was once the Albina community that housed the majority of African Americans in Oregon before being acquired for urban renewal in the early 1970s, Williams & Russell CDC 鈥� the project lead/owner 鈥� stated in a press rele[...]
$26M apartment project breaks ground in North Portland
Sierra Construction Co. Inc. broke ground today on a $26 million, 155-unit apartment building in North Portland. The Prescott Apartments, designed by Myhre Group Architects, will be six stories on its tallest side, facing North Interstate Avenue. The C-shaped building will include 9,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space and underground parking for 111 vehicles.
Another vacant North Williams Avenue lot to be filled?
On the heels of the announcement that grocer New Seasons Market will open its 13th location on North Williams Avenue, early plans came out today for a new residential project across the street from the store.
Financing set for 155-unit apartment building in North Portland
Like many developers these days, those working on the Prescott Apartments have encountered twists and turns in their search for financing. But construction of the $26 million, 155-unit mixed-use building may finally begin in March, and contribute to a boom in North Portland.
The buzz about Besaw’s
Fans of Besaw’s can relax. The venerable restaurant is staying put. Some time ago the property was acquired by the Vancouver-based C.E. John Properties, and there was some uncertainty as […]
Apartment project reignites tension on North Williams
North Portland residents are bucking two apartment developments 鈥� one under construction and one in early planning 鈥� that are raising the community鈥檚 skyline.
Habitat for Humanity building homes in North Portland
The second phase of a 12-home Habitat for Humanity project in North Portland is nearing completion, and the new homes feature several green building initiatives that are new to the nonprofit鈥檚 construction efforts.
Another big residential project planned for North Williams
Jack Menashe proposes a four-story, 76,866-square-foot building will have 84 residential units, ground-floor retail space and on-site parking for 66 vehicles, some of which will be condensed by a machine that can stack cars.
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- 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
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- 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
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
