Downtown Portland's record $1B development includes little affordable housing
Construction Dive
MAY 29, 2018
Of the residential units built or under construction in the Oregon city since 2011, only 10% are categorized as affordable.
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Home Building Accounts for Nearly 3% of U.S. Labor Force
Pro Builder
APRIL 21, 2021
million of those in the residential sector, according to the National Association of Home Builders. employed civilian labor force, residential construction workers accounted for 2.8% California, the country’s most populous state, also posts the largest share of residential construction workers at 3.3% Compared to the U.S.
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Portland, Ore., City Council approves construction excise tax for affordable housing
BD+C
JULY 14, 2016
The tax is expected to raise $8 million a year to fund affordable housing initiatives. . Both residential and commercial projects are subject to the tax. The Oregon Legislature repealed a 17-year-old ban on inclusionary housing rules earlier this year, opening the door for Portland’s tax. . The Portland, Ore.,
Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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MARCH 9, 2016
For a list of Oregon economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund (EDLF): EDLF provides direct loans to help start-ups, micro-enterprises and small businesses expand or become established in Oregon. loan origination fee.
Can Single-Family Zoning Be Meaningfully Reversed?
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Although there have been efforts to get rid of single-family districts, they lack the teeth to address the plethora of obstacles to residential development on a scale that would affect housing prices. In Oregon, zoning reform allows municipalities to require large lot sizes. Wed, 10/06/2021 - 10:19.
Specifying building wrap for moisture management and drainage
Construction Specifier
JULY 5, 2022
Water-resistive barriers, on the other hand, are usually limited to residential and low-rise structures. Oregon, for example, requires the building envelope consist of an exterior veneer, a water-resistive barrier, a minimum 3-mm (0.125-in.) space between the weather-resistant barrier and the exterior veneer, and integrated flashings.
Housing Design Matters Shares Trends from 2022 BALA Awards
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Housing Design Matters Shares Trends from 2022 BALA Awards. NAHB’s annual BALA awards highlight excellent residential projects from around the country. According to Deryl Patterson of Housing Design Matters, some of the top trends they saw were colorful kitchens, designer bathrooms, wine displays, great outdoor living, and more.
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