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Planning Commission finds ‘missing middle,’ votes for more housing citywide

It’s a big deal for bikeable neighborhoods.

chris smitheli spevakhousingmadeline kovacsplanning and sustainability commissionresidential infill projectThe Real Estate Beat

September 17, 2018

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

96 Comments


Why are these 11 buildings illegal in most of Portland?

They’re cheaper to build, less controversial, more energy-efficient and more family-friendly. So why do we ban them?

eli spevakhistoryhousingmissing middleThe Real Estate Beat

June 19, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

112 Comments


Affordability alliance? Some neighborhood leaders back low-impact infill ideas

Allowing kinds of housing that offer more density than new single-family houses but less than four-story apartment buildings.

eli spevakheather flint chattolinda nettekoventamara deridderThe Real Estate Beat

March 17, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

64 Comments


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