Portland’s plan to rezone 19 parcels for affordable housing has prompted fierce pushback in Centennial after a shelter opened nearby, neighbors say. City Council will hear the proposal Feb. 11.

House Bill 4082 would let cities add limited UGB sites for manufactured-home parks and 55+ housing, tapping a one-time expansion program with affordability rules.

Owners' master plan would replace much of Lloyd Center — including the rink — with housing, offices and parks. Tenants and the Save Lloyd coalition have mounted a petition and are preparing testimony ahead of a Feb. 5 hearing.

Beaverton's South Cooper Mountain already has more than 1,600 homes and plans for thousands more, parks and hundreds of affordable units.

FERC issued a 40‑year license for a 1,200‑MW pumped‑storage project near Goldendale, prompting tribal and conservation groups to vow rehearing and legal action.

A Realtor.com analysis finds Portland households need roughly 16 years to save the median down payment, squeezing first-time buyers and pushing many to rely on family help.

The City of Portland released a Discussion Draft that would loosen Central City zoning to spur housing, add FAR bonuses for family units, and expand food‑cart and rooftop rules.

Hillsboro is advancing the redevelopment of the Washington County Fairgrounds Sports Complex, coinciding with the construction of the Hillsboro Hops Ballpark, to enhance community recreation and well-being.

Prosper Portland and ChefStable plan to convert a long-vacant building near the Oregon Convention Center into a 14,000‑sq‑ft food hall and cart pod funded in part by a Metro loan request. The work could start in fall 2026 and aim to open in late summer 2027.

Multnomah County report suggests reallocating funds from shelters to housing programs to aid more in transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.

Hillsboro awards $200,000 to 12 social service agencies, focusing on mental health, housing, and early education, with future grants planned for 2026-27.

Oregon boosts affordable housing development, financing 4,806 units, improving from 3,208 last year, despite supply issues. OHCS highlights streamlining with ORCA and earmarks funds for diverse projects, including veteran and elder homes.

Washington County has provided a $25.6 million CPACE loan to Cedarbrook Senior Living for an eco-friendly assisted living facility in Tigard, aiming to open in 2028.