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Jamii Court multifamily building rising in Southwest Portland
Community Partners for Affordable Housing is developing the $43.4 million project in the West Portland Park neighborhood. The 96-unit building will feature sustainable design and culturally resonant elements.
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.
Portland Housing Bureau leadership change on tap
Quisha Light is set to become interim director of the Portland Housing Bureau after the current one, Michael Buonocore, steps down to become executive director of Home Forward.
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 affordable housing project facing $5M funding gap
The redevelopment of the Villa de Clara Vista apartment complex in Northeast Portland is being redesigned to reduce costs.
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.
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 awards $23M for affordable housing upgrades
Seven Portland housing projects will share $23M to preserve 484 affordable units with upgrades in safety, energy efficiency, and livability.
Dr. Darrell Millner Building
The Dr. Darrell Millner Building delivers 63 affordable family homes under Portland鈥檚 N/NE Preference Policy, honoring Black community roots.
Black Dreams Construction
Junior McDonald launched Black Dreams Construction to serve Portland homeowners and support workforce development in the construction industry.
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
