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.

The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is requesting donations for their Shop with a Sheriff program, which brings holiday joy to children by pairing them with deputies for a shopping trip.

West Portland Park is slated for change with the start of construction on Jamii Court, a 96-unit affordable housing project backed by the Community Partners for Affordable Housing and the Metro Housing Bond.

Oregon invests over $100 million to develop and preserve 261 affordable rental homes, as part of efforts to address the housing crisis, including both new and existing projects.

Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon launches the Moderate-Income Revolving Loan Program to build new housing for families earning less than 120% of the Area Median Income.

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.