Upcoming Housing Decisions for Portland in 2017

With mandatory inclusionary zoning set to take effect this week, many Portland residents are wondering what the city’s next steps will be to address affordability issues and housing shortages. In 2017, Portland is planning to overhaul the design review process, as well as the rules about the design of apartment buildings and condos. Undertakings such as the Design Overlay Zone Assessment Project, Better Housing by Design, and the Residential Infill Project are all expected to take shape in the coming months. Read more.