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Portland code changes to take effect in November
The Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package (RICAP) 11 is intended to streamline zoning across the city.
Court upholds denial of Lane County development plan
The Oregon Court of Appeals last week affirmed the Land Use Board of Appeals' decision to block development of the CleanLane resource recovery facility in Goshen, southeast of Eugene.
Divisive New Jersey law accelerates affordable housing boom
New Jersey towns rushed to approve housing plans before a state deadline, fueling a residential building boom tied to affordable housing mandates.
Portland councilors push major design review reform
The Portland City Council is preparing to consider a resolution that could led to design review process changes and a possible temporary exemption to accelerate housing construction.
Proposed zoning code changes ignite public debate
A controversial proposal to modify zoning codes to address Portland's housing crisis has triggered a surge of public opinion.
New York housing proposal elicits uproar in suburbia
Officials in areas dominated by single-family homes are opposing the governor鈥檚 plan to encourage development via various strategies.
Portland City Council passes zoning package
The Portland City Council on Wednesday gave final approval to Better Housing by Design 鈥� a sweeping zoning reform that will encourage greater housing density in urban areas.
Portland zoning plan undergoes scrutiny
A proposal to encourage development of more densely built apartments in certain areas of Portland encountered a somewhat mixed reception by the City Council.
Affordable housing measure nears passage
The Oregon Legislature is one vote away from passing a first-in-the-nation law ending exclusive single-family zoning in much of the state.
Oregon wants to make it easier to build affordable housing
Democrats want to design their way out of Oregon's housing crisis and are considering a proposal clearing the path for developers to build more apartments and townhouses.
Public invited into process to tweak mixed-use zoning
Portland planners next week will host two public workshops to gather input on preliminary concepts for new mixed-use zoning designations.
Salem approves new zoning type to aid city’s growth
Salem City Council on Monday voted 6-2 to pass an ordinance that creates a new zoning type 鈥揘eighborhood Center Mixed-Use. Most of the councilors believe the code change will help attract neighborhood-style businesses, and preserve open spaces and pedestrian-friendly streets.
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
