Construction
Willamette River Crossing construction updates
Capital Improvement Project
Engineering And Design
2016 through 2030
Timing has changed for implementation of the final phases of design and construction for the Willamette River Crossing project.
Forest Park Entrance and Nature Center
Parks
Open
The new parking area is now open to the community for use.
The Entrance and Nature Center will provide an inclusive welcoming entrance to Forest Park. The entrance is under construction now. In a future phase (timeline TBD), the Nature Center will showcase the park’s special character and its timeless importance to Portland and the greater region.
Washington Park Reservoir construction updates
Capital Improvement Project
Under Construction
2016 through 2025
Construction at the Washington Park Reservoir started in 2016 and will continue until 2025. Read on for the most recent update.
Greenleaf Tank 3
Capital Improvement Project
In Planning
November 2023 to February 2025
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.
NW/SW 20th Ave Neighborhood Greenway: Raleigh to Jefferson
Transportation
Under Construction
Phase 2 construction completion awaiting building construction to finish.
This project will improve conditions pedestrians and people biking by reducing vehicle speeding, reducing auto traffic volumes, upgrading crossings of busy streets, and creating new connections to existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure on or near SW and NW 20th Ave.
The Henry
Rental
Open
Summer 2020
The Henry in Downtown Portland is a 173-unit development owned by Central City Concern that serves some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.
The Joyce
Rental
Open
Spring 2023
The Joyce, from Community Partners for Affordable Housing, is a redevelopment project in Downtown Portland providing 66 units for people exiting homelessness.
Medford
Rental
Open
Summer 2021
Central City Concern rehabilitated its Medford building in Portland’s Old Town to continue providing 60 units of low-barrier affordable housing.
Vibrant!
Rental
Open
Spring 2019
Developed by Innovative Housing, Inc., Vibrant! adds 92 affordable units for low-income and formerly homeless households in the Pearl District.
SW Fourth Avenue Improvement Project
Transportation
Engineering And Design
Construction 2024-2025
Crews and contractors with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will reconstruct and repave SW Fourth Avenue between Lincoln and W Burnside streets. Includes safer crosswalks, upgraded ADA curb ramps, new protected bikeway, better street lighting, and a business access and transit lane.
The Starlight
Rental
Open
Fall 2022
The Starlight, Central City Concern’s new construction project in Old Town, replaces an existing building to create 100 deeply affordable units for people experiencing homelessness.
Emmons Place
Rental
Open
Fall 2023
Emmons Place is a new construction and redevelopment project by Northwest Housing Alternatives that will create 144 affordable units in Northwest Portland.
SW Main-Taylor Sewer Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Construction is expected to be completed in May.
Environmental Services has nearly completed a project to repair 10,765 feet, or two miles, of aging public sewer pipes in downtown Portland. Having provided 100 to 150 years of service, pipes require repairs to reduce risks of basement flooding and sewage releases to downtown buildings and streets.
SW Washington Street: Park Ave to 10th Sewer Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Construction is anticipated to occur in the spring of 2024, perhaps in May..
Environmental Services will construct a sewer service lateral repair in SW Washington Street. The repair, now planned for the spring of 2024, will help prevent backups into buildings and streets.
SW Market-Madison Sewer Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Construction is anticipated to begin in April or May of 2024 and take a year and a half to complete.
Environmental Services is constructing a project to repair 11,720 feet (more than two miles) of public sewer pipes in downtown Portland. Having provided up to 140 years of service, pipes require repairs to reduce the risks of basement flooding and sewage releases to downtown buildings and streets.
Lower Northwest Sewer Capacity Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
This project is in the design stage and is estimated to begin construction in the fall of 2025.
Environmental Services is designing a project that will upgrade public sewer and stormwater pipes and install new water quality treatment vaults in Northwest Portland. This project will protect the public and the environment by reducing street flooding and sewage releases to homes and businesses.
NW 9th and Hoyt Sewer and Water Pipe Improvement Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Design has been completed. Construction is expected to begin in April or May of 2024 and should take about six months to complete.
Environmental Services, in partnership with the Portland Water Bureau, has completed design on a project to upgrade infrastructure in NW Portland. This project will increase system capacity, reduce the risk of sewer discharges, and improve earthquake resilience for our critical infrastructure.
Waterleaf
Rental
Open
Fall 2022
Waterleaf, formerly called Riverplace Parcel 3 Phase 2, is the second building in a new development by BRIDGE Housing, bringing 176 new affordable housing units to the South Waterfront area.
North Slabtown Sewer Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Construction is anticipated to begin in Fall 2024 and take up to a year to complete.
Environmental Services is beginning the design stage of the North Slabtown Sewer Project. This project will repair or replace approximately 3,569 feet of aging public sewer pipes throughout your neighborhood. Taking these actions now will help protect public health and the environment.
Flanders Connector at NW Naito and Glisan
Transportation
Engineering And Design
Project schedule under development
The Flanders Connector at NW Naito and Glisan seeks to provide a new crossing for pedestrians and people biking at Naito Parkway, connecting Waterfront Park to the Flanders Greenway.
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