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Housing affordability still top of mind in Portland
A development bonus being considered by the Portland City Council would allow developers to build apartment buildings with no parking in exchange for providing deeper affordability.
Big builders placed under tax umbrella
The construction industry is pushing back on city guidance classifying contractors as 鈥榬etailers鈥� for a new surcharge.
Huge Portland project ‘closer to tangible action’
Officials are moving forward on Willamette River cleanup; a remedial design contract is to be awarded in October.
Alphabet District project withstands challenge
Oregon鈥檚 Land Use Board of Appeals has denied an appeal of a Portland City Council decision upholding approval for an affordable housing project.
Potential shift in community involvement looms
Developers and others weighed in recently on proposed code changes, which would diminish neighborhood associations鈥� influence in Portland.
Portland commits more money to affordable housing
The Portland City Council on Wednesday passed three ordinances approving $17.45 million in spending to help pay for around 200 new affordable housing units in the city.
One step closer to significant zoning changes
The Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission narrowly advanced the latest draft of the Residential Infill Project to City Council.
Increases proposed for some Portland land use fees
Portland鈥檚 Bureau of Development Services is looking to raise Land Use Services Division fees in the wake of a marked reduction in the number of large commercial construction projects and a surge in bureau operating costs.
Seismic placarding requirement on hold in Portland
Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty has ordered Portland Fire & Rescue to delay enforcing a requirement for unreinforced masonry buildings to display a warning placard.
Portland clamps down on construction emissions
Contractors are working to adjust to new rules requiring cleaner diesel equipment on sizable city of Portland construction projects.
Grant funding approved for Southwest Corridor housing program
The Portland City Council has approved an intergovernmental agreement with Metro to pay for planning and development of the Southwest Corridor Equitable Housing Strategy.
$90 million Portland water main project on tap
A project to construct a seismically resilient water supply line under the Willamette River will move forward after the Portland City Council approved a $73.5 million design-build contract with James W. Fowler Co.
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
