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.
Rose Schnitzer Tower gaining upgrades, subsidy extension
A $9 million renovation of the downtown Portland building is under way, and its 235 apartments will remain affordable homes for low-income seniors.
Portland Central City code changes in development
Portland planners presented to the Design Commission potential Central City code amendments to boost housing and support downtown revitalization.
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 to offer $7 million for office-to-housing projects
The city is preparing to offer incentives to developers for projects to convert vacant office buildings into multifamily ones.
PSU planning new dorm building for first-year students
The proposal calls for a six-story, 550-bed building on the Portland State University campus. Amenities would include restrooms within units.
Centennial Mills redevelopment plan still awaiting approval
The latest proposal to redevelop the Northwest Portland site is on hold as design commissioners seek conditions on river access before voting whether to grant approval.
Small Portland firm finding the middle ground for housing projects
QUAD Architects is leading two middle housing projects on Division Street in Portland, showcasing efficient small-scale apartment design.
Portland moves to unify housing policy and strategy
City officials are aiming to create a unified housing strategy to align policies on homelessness, development, zoning, and anti-displacement by Dec. 1.
Partner sought for Walnut Park redevelopment in Portland
Multnomah County will issue an RFP for a developer to create at the Walnut Park Complex site a hub for housing, services, and community healing in Northeast Portland.
Construction revival saves Portland housing projects
After the collapse of Seabold Construction, a veteran builder led efforts to revive two stalled multifamily projects in the Albina neighborhood amid tough conditions.
Willamette Tower
Rising 23 stories, Willamette Tower adds 340 units and creates new fish habitat, public plaza, and greenway connections along the Willamette River.
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
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