Portland is set to witness a transformation in its residential landscape with a new proposal that could change the face of the Southeast neighborhood. A recent notice for a land use proposal, dubbed LU 23-090305 MLDS, outlines plans for a middle housing land division-subdivision review at the address 7285 SE 65th Ave. Detailed specifications of the proposed project are now available for public scrutiny, according to the City of Portland.

Being eyed by developers, the proposed residential project looks to introduce a range of housing options in an area that has traditionally been dominated by single-family homes. Hoping to bring diversity and greater density, the project could serve as a blueprint for future developments in Portland's bid to tackle housing shortages and affordability issues, as per the City of Portland.

The proposal falls under the broader scope of the city's residential infill project, an initiative aiming to give more Portlanders access to all types of neighborhoods, providing a wider variety of housing options. This effort is a response to the city's compounding housing challenges, as highlighted in the proposal notice, and reflects public demand for more inclusive zoning that allows for different forms of residence beside the conventional detached homes.