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Construction

269 projects found

East Burnside

Rental
Open
Spring 2018
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.
East Burnside Apartments

72Foster

Rental
Open
Spring 2019
REACH CDC developed 72Foster to bring 101 units of affordable intergenerational housing to Southeast Portland.
wide view from corner intersection

Louisa Flowers

Rental
Open
Fall 2019
Home Forward’s mixed-use, 240-unit Louisa Flowers project, located in the amenity-rich Lloyd District, is the largest affordable housing building completed in Portland in five decades.
full view of the multi-story building, with convenient lightrail at street level

Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion Project

Parks
In Planning
Completion expected in 2025
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is preparing to rehabilitate and expand Mt. Scott Community Center (MSCC) to better serve current and future generations of Portlanders. The existing Mt. Scott Community Center pool, gymnasium, and popular indoor skating rink will remain.
A rendered drawing of the future Mt. Scott Community Center entry on SE 72nd Avenue.

The Ellington

Rental
Open
Fall 2018
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.
Ellington

Magnolia II

Rental
Open
Winter 2020
Magnolia II by Innovative Housing, Inc. adds 50 units of affordable housing to the Eliot neighborhood, with priority given to displaced or longtime residents of North/Northeast Portland through the City’s Preference Policy.
photo of Magnolia II

Bull Run Filtration Construction Activity

Water
Engineering And Design
2019-2028
The Portland Water Bureau is building a new water filtration facility and pipelines that will be key components of a more resilient water system. The filtration facility and pipelines are needed to meet federal and state drinking water regulations and will be in operation by Sept. 30, 2027.
View of filtration facility construction site looking south.

Sellwood Sewer Extension Project

Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Construction began April 15, 2024. The project is expected to be complete by October 2025.
Environmental Services is constructing a project to extend the public sewer system throughout the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhoods. This work is part of the City’s effort to provide property owners a way to directly and independently connect to the sewer system to meet current plumbing code.

Bridge Over Columbia Boulevard

Parks
Engineering And Design
Design starting back up in Fall 2024
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), in partnership with Metro, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) as well as many community partners, is working to create a safe path for bicycles and pedestrians to cross Columbia Boulevard at Chimney Park.
Bridge Over Columbia Blvd. rendering

NE 122nd Ave Crossings Project

Transportation
Engineering And Design
Construction 2025-2026
The NE 122nd Ave Crossings project will provide six new and/or improved crossings to help meet crosswalk spacing guidelines and improve safety and access along NE 122nd Avenue.
Photo of a painted crosswalk with a median island and rapid flashing becon.

NE Cully/Alderwood @ Columbia Boulevard Project

Transportation
Engineering And Design
Construction Summer 2026
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is building operational and safety enhancements at the intersections of NE Alderwood Road And Cully Blvd at Columbia Boulevard.
Alderwood Road and NE Columbia Bouleveard Intersection improvements render

NE 42nd Avenue Bridge Replacement (over Lombard Street)

Transportation
Engineering And Design
Construction in spring of 2025
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is constructing a new earthquake-ready bridge to provide better access for freight, pedestrians, and people biking. Bridge will fill the gap between the Holman Neighborhood Greenway and the upcoming NE 47th Avenue protected bikeway.
42nd Ave Bridge & Corridor - existing bridge

NE Halsey Street (68th to 92nd avenues) - Safety and Access to Transit Project

Transportation
Engineering And Design
Construction planned to begin Summer 2025
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will construct safety improvements along NE Halsey Street between 68th and 92nd avenues. Includes crossing improvements, new sidewalks, upgraded curb ramps, protected bike lanes, and more.

Greenleaf Tank 3

Capital Improvement Project
In Planning
2025 to 2027
As part of the Water Bureau's efforts to increase the amount of water available on Portland's west side for firefighting and earthquake preparedness, we will construct a new 175,000-gallon water storage tank in Forest Park.
A picture of a skinny, cylindrical green water tank in the center, a larger cylindrical green water tank on the left, and a short, white aging building on the right. Tall green trees are in the background with a bright, blue sky.

West Portland Town Center Stormwater Systems Plan (WPTCSSP)

Sewer and Stormwater
In Planning
Environmental Services is currently in the planning phase for this project. A construction timeline has not been scheduled yet.
Environmental Services is in the planning stages for a new stormwater systems plan for West Portland Town Center (WPTC). The plan will investigate current conditions of stormwater systems, including streams in the area, to explore options for necessary improvements in the WPTC planning area.

Energy Savings Performance Contract

Parks
Active
Ongoing
This page contains information about the Energy Savings Performance Contract, including the goals and price of the contract, funding sources, the status of the project, results, and frequently asked questions.
A photo of Parks staff monitoring energy efficiency.

Parklane Park Project

Parks
Closed While Under Construction
Expected opening date: May 2025; community celebration on June 12, 2025
Thanks to funding from System Development Charges, Parklane Park will be expanded from 5 acres to 25 acres.
A rendering of the new Parklane Park showing a green park with many walking paths and park activities.

Safer Outer Stark

Transportation
Engineering And Design
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is actively working to improve safety for all modes along SE Stark Street between SE 108th Avenue and SE 162nd Avenue.
A person on a bike is wearing a helmet as they try to cross SE Stark St. on a busy, cloudy day.

Multimodal Missing Links

Transportation
Active
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is building immediate connections and safety improvements in Portland's pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and traffic calming networks.
Image show new bike lane and sign reading, "new traffic pattern ahead"

Cedar Commons

Rental
Open
Summer 2021
Cedar Commons, a new development by Related Northwest and Central City Concern in the Powellhurst-Gilibert neighborhood, provides 60 affordable units targeted to people exiting homelessness.
wide view photo of cedar commons

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