Portland officials, influenced by Vienna's housing policy, consider housing a human right and seek reform based on Vienna's practices of land banking and tenant protections.

Governor Kotek and Mayor Wilson convened a roundtable with real estate industry players to promote multifamily housing construction in Portland, aiming to address affordability and secure housing for all.

Medford's City Council is reviewing development code amendments that could affect the city's car wash businesses, with the aim of balancing urban planning and business interests.

Washington County celebrates the completion of a renovation project at Holly Tree Village, enhancing nearly 600 affordable housing units, with significant investment and collaboration from various sectors.

North Bend, Oregon's business development is influenced by property owners and developers within zoning code guidelines, with city code ensuring legal compliance and community involvement in certain project decisions.

Clackamas County announces a Business Development Grant Program with $650,000 available for traded-sector businesses seeking to grow or establish in the area, offering grants up to $100,000.

The Portland City Council passed a resolution to create a Unified Housing Strategy, focusing on aligning housing policies to address the housing crisis.

Portland is revising curb extension rules, reflecting bike/transit priorities. PBOT seeks public comment on the TRN-1.28 rule draft by September 5, 2025.

Portland officials are set to auction off vacant, neglected properties with code violations on June 16, as part of efforts to address community concerns and return the properties to productive use.

Eugene celebrates National Public Works Week, highlighting the roles and dedication of its public works professionals in maintaining and improving city services and infrastructure.

OHCS awarded $1.6 million to 14 nonprofits in Oregon to help develop affordable homes, bolstering their capacity to create accessible housing options statewide.

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund seeks consultants and firms for services to support the city's environmental efforts, with submissions due by May 8, 2025.

Tualatin opens Plambeck Gardens, a new affordable housing community, honoring advocate Doug Plambeck, with a range of units for low-income families and services for residents' stability and well-being.