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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)

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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 spevakFeatured Storyhistoryhousingmissing middleThe Real Estate Beat

June 19, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

112 Comments


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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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Why are these 11 buildings illegal in most of Portland?

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