University of Oregon seeks tall dorm buildings near Fairmount neighborhood
At a glance: University of Oregon planning dorm buildings up to six stories at its campus’ east edge The proposal requires Eugene City Council‘s approval to amend zoning and city code Neighbors argue...
View ArticleOregon housing production office opens
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has established a new state office to support housing production and enforce housing production laws. The Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO) stems from...
View ArticleOregon considering use of builder’s remedy to boost housing
At a glance: Gov. Kotek weighs builder’s remedy to spur housing in Oregon Policy would allow bypassing local zoning in noncompliant cities Inspired by California’s aggressive housing enforcement...
View ArticleBull Run water project gets green light to resume
Construction of the $2.1 billion Bull Run water infrastructure project can resume after a Multnomah County hearings officer gave the go-ahead, the Portland Water Bureau announced. “As of Monday, we’re...
View ArticleLand use review intakes for July 6, 2022
Land use review for June 27 – July 1, 2022 A Type 2 Procedure is pending for an expansion of Farragut Park, at 7736 N. Kerby Ave., Portland. The proposal calls for age-appropriate equipment for...
View ArticleIncreases proposed for some Portland land use fees
Portland’s Bureau of Development Services is looking to raise Land Use Services Division fees in the wake of a marked reduction in the number of large commercial construction projects and a surge in...
View ArticleState commission backs comprehensive plan
Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan is one step closer to taking effect after a favorable ruling last week from the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission. The post State commission backs...
View ArticleCalculated, coordinated, convincing
One neighborhood association recently impressed Portland City Council with its appeal, potentially providing a model for others. The post Calculated, coordinated, convincing appeared first on Daily...
View ArticleNewsmaker 2016: Tim Ramis
As one of Oregon's top land-use attorneys, Jordan Ramis shareholder Tim Ramis is used to making headlines, and last year was no exception. The post Newsmaker 2016: Tim Ramis appeared first on Daily...
View ArticleGreenway trail link coming to Tualatin
Bids will soon be solicited from contractors interested in taking on a $3 million project to close a 0.77-mile gap in the Tualatin River Greenway on Metro-owned property. The post Greenway trail link...
View ArticleOP-ED: It’s UGB amendment time in Portland
It’s a new year and the right time to take up a new topic in this space. Previously I discussed projects and market issues in Portland’s South Waterfront District. But with the start of the new year, I...
View ArticleBLOG: Teardowns and other hot neighborhood issues
In the past I’ve talked a lot about the main areas of growth and development for Portland’s long-term future – the urban centers and major corridors. But recently a number of controversies have...
View ArticleBLOG: Making higher density work
In the past I’ve written quite a bit about the reliance the city of Portland has placed on its “centers and corridors” strategy to absorb most of the new residential growth the city is anticipating in...
View ArticleBLOG: Houston vs. Portland
I made another trip to Houston last week, which provoked some thoughts about the contrast between what has happened as a result of planning in Portland over the last few decades, and the situation in...
View ArticleOP-ED: A look back at all those years in law
After 45 years of law practice, I am retiring at the end of 2014. While I will continue to write this column for a little longer, here are some thoughts on the evolution of Oregon land use law over...
View ArticleIncreases proposed for some Portland land use fees
Portland’s Bureau of Development Services is looking to raise Land Use Services Division fees in the wake of a marked reduction in the number of large commercial construction projects and a surge in...
View ArticleState commission backs comprehensive plan
Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan is one step closer to taking effect after a favorable ruling last week from the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission. The post State commission backs...
View ArticleCalculated, coordinated, convincing
One neighborhood association recently impressed Portland City Council with its appeal, potentially providing a model for others. The post Calculated, coordinated, convincing appeared first on Daily...
View ArticleNewsmaker 2016: Tim Ramis
As one of Oregon's top land-use attorneys, Jordan Ramis shareholder Tim Ramis is used to making headlines, and last year was no exception.
View ArticleGreenway trail link coming to Tualatin
Bids will soon be solicited from contractors interested in taking on a $3 million project to close a 0.77-mile gap in the Tualatin River Greenway on Metro-owned property.
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