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Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
The resolution approved by the county's board of commissioners includes conditions on funding sources, community commitments, and project oversight.
Lloyd Center redevelopment plan withstands appeals
The Portland City Council on Wednesday denied appeals of the Design Commission's approval of the master plan for redevelopment of the Lloyd Center site, allowing the project to proceed.
North Portland multifamily development moves ahead
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is developing and will build the True North project. It will offer 50 units for affordable homeownership in the University Park neighborhood.
Nearly $56 million in Portland Housing Bureau funds allocated
The Portland City Council has approved an ordinance allocating $55.9 million to the Portland Housing Bureau for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds will support various housing programs.
$56 million Portland housing fund allocation plan in the works
The Portland City Council approved amendments to a proposed ordinance for allocation of nearly $56 million to the Portland Housing Bureau鈥檚 2025-26 budget.
Portland City Council postpones vote on $20.7 million allocation
Councilors voted 8-4 to delay a vote on the allocation of $20.7 million in unspent Rental Services Office funds for housing programs.
Surprise! Portland Housing Bureau has $106 million surplus
The Portland City Council is grappling with discoveries of substantial unbudgeted funds, prompting oversight hearings and calls for an investigation.
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.
Portland design review study gets green light
The City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution to study possible reforms and a moratorium, aiming to streamline development and boost housing production.
Portland councilors push major design review reform
The Portland City Council is preparing to consider a resolution that could led to design review process changes and a possible temporary exemption to accelerate housing construction.
Portland poised to ban use of algorithmic rent-fixing software
The City Council is considering a proposal to ban the use of rent-fixing software by major landlords in a bid to curb anticompetitive pricing and protect tenants.
Portland approves $41M in bonds for new CityFleet garage
A new CityFleet facility on Swan Island will allow the city of Portland to support growth of electric vehicles in its fleet and replace its aging Kerby Garage.
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
