Construction and Maintenance for Construction and development

This project will strengthen the structural supports (known as trestles) that hold a water pipe near Kelly Creek and Beaver Creek in Gresham.

The Willamette River Crossing project is currently in the design and exploration phase. We completed a geotechnical probe in August 2020, and are performing more geotechnical exploration to choose the best tunneling technology and route to cross the Willamette River.

The Portland Water Bureau continues design and planning work to replace the water mains (pipes) serving NW Penridge, Skyline Crest, and Greenleaf Roads. These mains will be replaced with larger pipes to increase the flow of water to people's homes and to help put out fires.

Construction at the Washington Park Reservoirs started in 2016 and will continue until 2025. Read on for the most recent update.

The Portland Housing Bureau purchased the 51-unit East Burnside Apartments after completion and is operating the building, located in the Hazelwood neighborhood, as regulated affordable housing.

The Portland Housing Bureau purchased and renovated the Ellington, converting its 263 market-rate units to dedicated affordable housing for families in the Madison South neighborhood.

The Water Bureau will construct a new 175,000-gallon water storage tank in Forest Park. The new tank is part of a broader effort to increase the amount of water available on Portland's west side for firefighting and earthquake preparedness.

The Water Bureau is planning to replace 4,800 feet—just under a mile—of an aging water main (pipe) along SE Lambert and 19th Ave. The existing main was installed in 1927, and has had six breaks in the last ten years. This new pipe will make your water service more reliable and improve water quality.

NE 47th Avenue from north of Columbia Boulevard to south of Cornfoot Road was one of Portland’s most deteriorated road segments. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is completely reconstructing the road, adding multiuse paths on both sides of the street for pedestrians and people biking.

Cedar Commons, a new development by Related Northwest and Central City Concern in the Powellhurst-Gilibert neighborhood, will provide 60 affordable units targeted to people exiting homelessness.

PBOT is developing a plan to identify improvements on 122nd Ave, between SE Foster and NE Marine Dr. Recommendations may include changes to the street cross-section, additional enhanced crossings, lighting, signal changes, and more to increase safety and improve access for all.

3000 Powell, a new multifamily construction project from Home Forward, will create 206 affordable rental units in Creston-Kenilworth.

Innovative Housing, Inc. is redeveloping the Anna Mann property to provide 128 affordable rental units in Kerns neighborhood, adjacent to Laurelhurst.

Related Northwest and Catholic Charities are developing Cathedral Village, a new multifamily construction project consisting of 110 affordable rental units in St. Johns.

Crescent Court is a new 138-unit, affordable multifamily construction project from Related Northwest and Central City Concern in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood.

DePaul Treatment Centers is constructing a new 70-bed facility in outer Southeast Portland for its alcohol and drug use treatment programs.

Hayu Tilixam is Community Development Partners’ new 50-unit, affordable multifamily construction project in Cully.

Community Partners for Affordable Housing’s Joyce Hotel is a redevelopment project in Downtown Portland providing 66 units for people exiting homelessness.

Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is constructing the 30-unit Kenton Townhomes to provide affordable homeownership opportunities for families in the Kenton neighborhood.