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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.
Affordable housing development discussion on tap
The Portland City Council is slated to take up on Thursday an implementation plan for the Equitable Housing Strategy involving the planned Southwest Corridor light-rail line.
Eyes trained on the Southwest Corridor
Government officials and business owners in the Portland-metro area are weighing in on route plans for another light-rail line.
Portland leaders seeking housing ahead of light-rail development
The city of Portland may order a housing development feasibility study along the route of a future MAX light-rail line in the southwest metro area.
Preparing to make new connections
A new light-rail route would impact the Southwest Corridor for decades, so choices are being made carefully.
Suburban light-rail plans on track
A plan to extend MAX light-rail tracks through the southwest Portland suburbs is on track after approval by voters in Tigard.
Changes in store for Southwest Corridor
The latest major transportation project for the Portland Metro area has reached a critical decision stage, and it seems to be moving forward with only a modest amount of controversy.
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
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- 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
