MW25 New Housing in North Portland: Policy and Investment on MAX Yellow Line

The MAX Yellow Line light rail, which opened in 2004, runs from downtown through northeast Portland, including some areas that have experienced disinvestment, rising housing costs and displacement. Learn how city and regional government are responding with investments, innovative policies and zoning changes. Get a close-up look at middle housing, transit-oriented development and medium-density projects near MAX stations—all influenced by the Residential Infill Project (RIP), Better Housing by Design (BHD) and recent updates to the City’s commercial and mixed use zones. Hear about newly built housing funded by the City of Portland and Oregon Metro affordable housing bonds. Learn about programs designed to help displaced residents return to their communities. See first hand how planning, housing and development efforts are coming together on the ground and serving all parts of the community.

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