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New Portland URA to focus on blight
A new urban renewal area being planned by the Portland Development Commission will return to the traditional strategy to diminish blight on a case-by-case basis, rather than focus renewal around one project, like light rail.
Largest Portland urban renewal area could grow
A city-driven community advisory group thinks parts of North and Northeast Portland have a lot to gain by being added to the city's largest urban renewal area.
Tigard starts first urban renewal project
The city of Tigard's first project in its new urban renewal area will help to serve Washington County's growing population of seniors.
Eugene wants more urban renewal district money
Eugene City Council wants to increase spending in its downtown urban renewal district by $16.2 million, but not without objection from the Lane County board of commissioners, according to a statement from the city of Eugene.
Tualatin scales back urban renewal plan
Tualatin community development director Doug Rux has prepared an alternative plan to fund several projects in Tualatin's Central Urban Renewal District.
Hillsboro urban renewal plan approved
Hillsboro City Council voted unanimously to approve a plan creating an urban renewal area in historic downtown Hillsboro.
Beaverton rebidding urban renewal plan
Beaverton is again seeking consultants to create an urban renewal plan after the city's first effort drew only one proposal.
Urban renewal area set to shrink
The Airport Way urban renewal area, one of Portland鈥檚 largest, could lose nearly a third of its land. The Portland City Council is scheduled Wednesday to consider removing 870 acres from the Northeast Portland renewal area.
Beaverton continues with urban renewal
The city of Beaverton is continuing its urban renewal process, after spending much of the last year determining whether there was a need for an urban renewal plan.
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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- 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
