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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.
Ground broken on El Nido housing project in Lake Oswego
The $32 million affordable housing project is being supported by Metro bond money. The building will have 54 affordable units and one manager's unit.
Oregon housing production office opens
The new Housing Accountability and Production Office is intended to help boost housing supply and enforce laws supporting statewide development.
Sequoia Crossings
Sequoia Crossings in Salem provides 60 trauma-informed homes for formerly homeless residents with on-site services and pet-friendly design features.
Las Flores
Las Flores offers 171 affordable homes in a park-like setting, blending sustainability, community empowerment, and services for families and workers.
Broadleaf Arbor
Broadleaf Arbor brings 239 affordable homes to Columbia County, uniting seniors and families in Oregon's first intergenerational housing community.
Oregon bill may limit condo defect lawsuit time frame
House Bill 3746, which would cut the construction defect lawsuit period from 10 years to seven, has sparked debate over its impact on housing and consumer protections.
Construction of affordable housing project begins in Hood River
Mariposa Village will be a 130-unit affordable housing community with a building to serve seniors, a net-zero-energy community center, a park, and trails.
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
