By David Petersen – The federal 21st Century Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act (Public Law 119-101) became law on July 11, 2026, after it passed Congress and the President did...
By Owen Blank – Opportunity Zones gained new life as a result of recently enacted amendments to existing laws. These amendments extended the life of the OZ program, limited the number of eligible census tracts,...
By David Petersen – The City of Portland has proposed pausing most mandatory design review for new development in the City for two years. The stated aim of the proposal is to stimulate economic growth...
By Will Gent – The public debate over Portland’s proposed investment in the Moda Center has largely centered on whether taxpayers should contribute $120 million to renovate a professional sports arena. From a real estate...
By Maureen Bayer – Environmental inspections are a routine part of operating a regulated facility, but they can still create operational and legal risk—particularly where there have been prior violations, citizen complaints, or ongoing compliance...
