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Small jobs become big business in Portland
Since Portland dropped system development charges on accessory dwelling units in April, businesses have found that the projects, albeit small, have been a driving factor in an otherwise dismal construction climate.
Fee increases keep developers on sidelines
Increases to system development charges have kept Portland developers from moving forward with projects. In the past few years, some of the fees have doubled.
Fields park advances; land owner bites bullet
The Fields Neighborhood Park project has cleared a hurdle: A firm has agreed to donate land for the park even though the terms of the deal are less palatable than it planned.
Gresham to use Third Thursday event to fill vacant storefronts
Very few towns, if any, have done more than Gresham over the past year to attract business. The town has used fee holidays, incentives and marketing campaigns to eliminate the […]
Gresham to use Third Thursday event to fill vacant storefronts
Very few towns, if any, have done more than Gresham over the past year to attract business. The town has used fee holidays, incentives and marketing campaigns to eliminate the […]
Portland adds two system development charges
While cities around Portland are reducing or eliminating system development charges, Portland is adding them to pay for the Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail project.
A few things to bear in mind when becoming an Oregon landlord
I’ve recently started the oh-so-fun process of purchasing a house. Considering I just don’t make that much money, and my friends don’t either, I am going to lease out a […]
A few things to bear in mind when becoming an Oregon landlord
I’ve recently started the oh-so-fun process of purchasing a house. Considering I just don’t make that much money, and my friends don’t either, I am going to lease out a […]
Oregon cities waive system development fees
Lowering system development charges, and in some cases scrapping them all together, has become a tool used by municipal governments to stimulate development and entice business to the area. This […]
Oregon cities waive system development fees
Lowering system development charges, and in some cases scrapping them all together, has become a tool used by municipal governments to stimulate development and entice business to the area. This […]
Portland drops fees to spur development
Homeowners are taking advantage of Portland's temporary elimination of system development charges for construction of accessory dwelling units. But other hurdles, such as how to classify and finance the units, still exist.
Fees irk developers in The Dalles
The Dalles City Council will look into costly system development charges that are affecting commercial projects.
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
