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Portland鈥檚 new single-staircase rule faces big hurdles
The city now allows single-staircase buildings as tall as four stories, but a fire access rule may make most projects unbuildable, one designer warns.
San Francisco mayor pushing for greater housing density
Daniel Lurie鈥檚 鈥淔amily Zoning Plan鈥� aims to add 36,000 homes across the city by 2031 in a bid to improve residential affordability.
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.
The Springs at The Waterfront
A 12-story LEED Gold senior living community blends luxury and care on the Columbia River, offering modern design, wellness and riverfront views.
Prosper Portland aids Broadway Corridor housing
Prosper Portland's board approved a $750,000 loan for an approximately 230-unit, net-zero, middle-income housing project on Parcel 6.
Abuaf named interim leader of Prosper Portland
Lisa Abuaf, most recently director of development and investment for the agency, is now interim executive director after Shea Flaherty Betin resigned amid tensions with city officials and budget concerns.
Adre
Adre, founded by Anyeley Hallova, pioneers socially responsible real estate with $139M in projects focused on equity and sustainability.
Seneca proposal: 200 housing units in Southeast Portland
A Portland development firm is looking to construct two buildings with apartments atop retail space at the site of a former Rite Aid store and a surface parking lot.
Portland may waive fees to fast-track 5,000 new housing units
A proposed city ordinance would waive system development charges for a limited number of projects, easing costs amid challenging lending conditions.
Old Town development vision garners public aid
A $7 million Prosper Portland loan is intended to assist the purchase of the Mason Ehrman Building and its annex for a commercial campus.
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
