A studio apartment in two parking spaces in Brooklyn (New York)
A creative take on a esoteric policy that is very relatable for New Yorkers.
The Real Estate Beat
Welcome to our special coverage of how real estate and housing are closely intertwined with bicycling in Portland. We’ll track the latest bike-friendly developments (both commercial and residential) and share our analysis of how low-car trends are impacting the places we live and work. The Real Estate Beat is edited and produced by our News Editor Michael Andersen.
Portlanders show up for more housing as Residential Infill Project heads to council
When more people live closer to each other and to destinations, they will ride bikes more. That’s one reason housing and land-use is crucial if we want to reach our bicycling goals.
How car parking makes new housing much more expensive
We’ve been on the car-housing beat for many years now, so when housing expert and Sightline reporter Michael Andersen says he’s never seen a more clear-cut example of how Portland can choose housing for people or housing for cars, I think it’s worth your attention. Andersen just published a story about a policy in front … Read more
Planning Commission finds ‘missing middle,’ votes for more housing citywide
It’s a big deal for bikeable neighborhoods.
Inside the “Bike Lounge” at new Modera Belmont apartments
A lounge for you and your bike.
Speak up or sprawl out: “Missing middle” housing proposal hits the planning commission tonight
Legalizing more and cheaper housing in bikeable areas is just as important as improving unbikeable areas.
City weighs parking rule for NW that could block a fifth of new homes
If it had existed for the last eight years, it would have illegalized 23 percent of northwest Portland’s new housing supply.
Guest Post: How to build a neighborhood with character(s)
Southeast Portland: Lovely to look at, illegal to build.
Portland is finally adding homes almost as fast as people are moving here
It comes after 10 years of falling further and further behind the number of people moving to Portland.
Portland’s biggest, baddest bike parking facility is about to open
The 24-hour facility will offer service from on-site mechanics, paid lockers, showers, a bike-repair stand, cargo bike parking and a bike wash.
Affordable-housing alliance to city: Legalize ‘missing middle’ in bikeable neighborhoods
“One of the main drivers of expensive housing is minimum lot sizes.”
Portland’s best model for population growth without catastrophe is right in front of us
The model everyone is searching for is our own history.