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Committee, COO recommend $575,000 in equitable housing grants to seven projects

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 2, 2016 8:15 a.m.

The Metro Council was briefed Tuesday on a proposal for its first round of Equitable Housing and Development Grants. The grants come from a small construction tax that helps pay for planning around greater Portland.

Apply now: Southwest Corridor community advisory committee forming

Oct. 31, 2016 2:43 p.m.

As the proposed Southwest Corridor light rail project proceeds into a detailed environmental impact review, a committee of community members will play an important role in guiding its progress. Now is the time to apply to join.

Task force members unanimously give thumbs-up to growth management proposal

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 28, 2016 4:42 p.m.

The proposal would allow the Metro Council to authorize small UGB expansions every six years, midway through the council's broader review of growth in greater Portland.

Portland-to-Gresham rapid bus committee to meet one more time before final recommendation

By Craig Beebe

Oct. 27, 2016 10:46 a.m.

Members of the Powell-Division steering committee vote on Oct. 24, 2016

A steering committee for a rapid bus project between Portland and Gresham will wait until Nov. 7 to make a final recommendation for a route and station locations.

Where housing's happening around greater Portland (and what had to happen)

By Craig Beebe and Nick Christensen

Oct. 25, 2016 1 p.m.

North Bethany tractor and homes under construction

So what does it take to make new homes happen? We checked in on a few places seeing active construction in the Portland region today to see what had to come together – and to gauge just how affordable the results have been.

Eastside rapid bus could advance Monday as committee eyes vote

Oct. 20, 2016 3:30 p.m.

A rapid bus line between Portland and Gresham could move one step closer to reality Monday. A steering committee of community leaders is gearing up to vote on a route and station locations for a 12-mile bus rapid transit line from downtown Portland to downtown Gresham.

Metro receives $895K grant to expand jobs and housing opportunity in Southwest Corridor

Oct. 11, 2016 5:14 p.m.

The Federal Transit Administration has awarded Metro an $895,000 grant to create an equitable economic development and housing strategy for the Southwest Corridor, where the region's next MAX line could connect Portland State University to Bridgeport Village as soon as 2025.

White House says development reforms could help solve housing shortages – here's how greater Portland stacks up

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 11, 2016 4 p.m.

photo of a construction tour at the Prescott Apartments

A recent report by the Obama administration identifies some ways that the many cities that are facing housing crises can break the development logjam, and get homes built.

Rockwood hosts community walking tour complete with updated transportation plans

By Guadalupe Triana

Oct. 11, 2016 3:20 p.m.

Rockwood Rising, a project fighting to overturn years of instability and economic constraint, hosted a walking tour at the Rockwood Town Center where it shared upcoming plans with the community.

Rapid bus committee probes budget constraints, east Multnomah options

By Craig Beebe

Oct. 5, 2016 12:03 p.m.

Powell-Division steering committee Oct. 3, 2016

A committee leading plans for a new rapid bus service between Portland and Gresham continues to grapple with balancing costs and service. They are hoping for a final route recommendation this fall.

Clay Creative brings tech jobs to Southeast Portland neighborhood

By Guadalupe Triana

Oct. 4, 2016 11:35 a.m.

While the Pearl District continues to flourish with up-and-coming tech companies, there is another neighborhood experiencing a similar tech growth just on the other side of the Willamette River.

Metro receives $4 million for Tualatin Valley Highway and 82nd Avenue projects

Committee, COO recommend $575,000 in equitable housing grants to seven projects

Apply now: Southwest Corridor community advisory committee forming

Task force members unanimously give thumbs-up to growth management proposal

Portland-to-Gresham rapid bus committee to meet one more time before final recommendation

Dispatches: 7 voices on making greater Portland more affordable

Where housing's happening around greater Portland (and what had to happen)

You are here: A snapshot of Portland-area housing costs

Eastside rapid bus could advance Monday as committee eyes vote

Metro receives $895K grant to expand jobs and housing opportunity in Southwest Corridor

White House says development reforms could help solve housing shortages – here's how greater Portland stacks up

Rockwood hosts community walking tour complete with updated transportation plans

Comment now: $33 million for walking, biking and moving freight

Rapid bus committee probes budget constraints, east Multnomah options

Clay Creative brings tech jobs to Southeast Portland neighborhood

Task force eyes options for more growth flexibility