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An aggressive pursuit of passive house
The second phase of the Orchards at Orenco development in Hillsboro not only was completed for less money than the first phase, but also received passive house certification.
Photos: Historic apartment building renovation completed
The historic Bronaugh Apartments building in Goose Hollow has re-opened its doors to residents after a years鈥� worth of renovation work.
Affordable housing projects have easier road
A new, streamlined design review process is now available for affordable housing projects in Portland.
Helping the community by what it does best
Bremik Construction employees put their skills to work for people who need them.
Atypical affordable housing
REACH Community Development says the 57-unit first phase of the Orchards at Orenco in Hillsboro is on target to become the largest multifamily passive house building in the country.
State dollars boosting affordable housing
$18 million of state money awarded to REACH Community Development will help it construct and rehabilitate dozens of affordable housing units in the Portland-metro area.
Photos: Glisan Commons’ second phase
The second phase of the Glisan Commons mixed-use development is under way in Northeast Portland.
REACH receives financial boost for Hillsboro project
REACH will use a $500,000 Meyer Memorial Trust grant to move forward with its Orchards at Orenco Station project.
Photos: Women builders volunteer for REACH Community Development
Women builders teamed up recently to install accessibility upgrades and perform maintenance at a Southeast Portland home.
REACH eyes passive house design for multifamily project
The affordable housing developer says Orchards at Orenco Station, a 57-unit project in Hillsboro, will break new ground in the multifamily housing market when it achieves passive house standards.
Glisan Commons project moves through design review
At the city Design Commission this week, Holst Architects architect Dave Otte presented an update on the Glisan Commons project, a mixed-use project that is going into the Gateway neighborhood at Northeast 99th Avenue and Glisan Street. The project is a partnership between four organizations: Human Solutions, Ride Connection, REACH Community Development and Housing Development Center. The project [...]
Affordable housing project finds funding, improves chances
A project by nonprofit Human Solutions to build a transit-oriented, affordable housing project in the Gateway area of Northeast Portland had fizzled in the past. But now it has financial backing from state and federal tax credits, private foundations and a helping of urban renewal dollars.
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
