Willamette Week

Nine New Affordable Housing Projects Have Been Approved Through Portland’s Housing Bond

Mayor Wheeler’s office announced Wednesday the approval of nine new affordable housing projects across the city.

Hillsboro Is the Top City in Oregon to Find Affordable Housing, New Study Says

According to a new study, Hillsboro is the Oregon city with the most affordable housing. The Portland-area suburb’s top ranking was followed by Salem and Beaverton. Portland took the number eight slot.

Four Financial Services Every Oregonian Should Know About

Save wisely.

Home Ownership Rate for Black Portlanders and Black Oregonians Has Plummeted

Black home ownership has plummeted in Portland and across the state, a new analysis finds.

How Many Apartments are Under Construction and Expected to Come Online in 2019?

The answer to your second question, Scott, is basically yes. In fact, Portland dropped to last place on ApartmentList.com’s 2018 “Rent Growth Rankings: 25 Largest Cities” list.

Murmurs: Housing Pipeline News Mixed

In other news: Renewed hope for Harbor of Hope.

Portland is Producing Lots of Affordable Housing—but Not for the City’s Poorest Residents

Mayor Ted Wheeler highlights real progress in a massive report.

New Housing Construction Might Mean More Trees in Portland, Not Less

Sightline Institute article shows that development in Seattle and Portland hasn’t translated into less of a tree canopy.

The Dialogue: What Readers Think About Luxury Apartments Offering Freebies as Move-In Incentives

Last week, WW wrote about luxury apartment owners using an approach to attract new renters: offering move-in freebies like Amazon gift cards, Visa check cards, six weeks free rent and yearlong health club memberships (“Free Rent,” WW, Aug. 15, 2018). Here’s how readers weighed in.

Two-Thirds of Portland-Area Elected Officials Aren’t Happy With How Metro Handles Land for Housing

That’s not great news for the agency’s $653 million housing bond measure.

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