Recent Articles from Edward Sullivan and Carrie Richter
A letter to the editor from Edward Sullivan and Carrie Richter | Opinion
In 鈥淥regon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt,鈥 our friends Edward Trompke and Ezra Hammer make several points that deserve further response.
Impact of Supreme Court decision in takings clause case is hazy | Opinion
The U.S. Supreme Court last month added another case to the line of Nollan / Dolan / Koontz decisions considering the limits imposed by the Fifth Amendment鈥檚 takings clause on local government ability to impose conditions.
New law touted as triumph for affordable housing … but is it? | Opinion
The Oregon Legislature has ended its short session. The governor鈥檚 housing bill has been signed and 36,000 new housing units will be produced each year. But there are significant bumps in the road to nirvana.
The solution to overregulation is not more government regulation | Opinion
The question is what data supports this particular set of 鈥渟parks鈥 that will make the difference and not just create more bureaucracy standing in the way of producing actual housing?
The unfinished work of American urban planning | Opinion
Zoning is often confused with its older sister, planning, a 19th century concept that began with the promise of building viable urban areas only to flounder when the focus turned rather to the protection of property and property values in about 1910.
Notice error dooms state agency’s climate protection rules
Simply engaging in a robust public outreach process with numerous opportunities for engagement was insufficient to substitute for the notice obligations provided in state law.
Some modest proposals to increase housing for Oregonians | Opinion
There are alternatives to increase housing, with a higher likelihood to increase the number of affordable units. Two of them come to mind.
U.S. Supreme Court to consider expanding rough proportionality to SDCs | Opinion
The U.S. Supreme Court is now poised to consider whether the imposition of user impact fees is subject to rough proportionality as well.
Court of Appeals revives ‘significant impact’ allowing review of agreements | Opinion
In early September, the Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a decision by the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission.
New incorporation campaign in Oregon echoes ghosts long past | Opinion
In addition to overseeing the tremendous growth of Bend, Redmond, Sisters and La Pine, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 20 will consider adding the city of Mountain View to its roster.
In memoriam: Arnold Cogan, Oregon’s first DLCD director | Opinion
Arnold Cogan realized that if effective planning in Oregon were to come about, it must have public support, be rational in its objectives, and have a state agency role.
A showdown in Salem: planning (barely) prevails over politics | Opinion
Now that the legislative frenzy is over, all attention must turn to what happens next.
News
- Mass-timber firm acquires Oregon glulam manufacturer
- Financing plan for $120 million ballpark advances
- $8.4 million in top bidders | May 17, 2024
- Building Blocks: Mike’s Drive-In (Milwaukie)
- Flaws found in Portland’s inclusionary housing program
- Portland business acquired by international firm
- More work ahead for Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- Pacific Northwest business changes its name
- Construction of suburban park completed
- Construction costs rise for Oregon highway projects
- Modern safety helmets replace traditional hard hats on construction sites
- $6.6 million tech facility in Portland building permits | May 13, 2024
Commentary
- Buy American Act requirements becoming more stringent | Opinion
- New federal rule banning noncompetes may impact construction industry | Opinion
- A letter to the editor from Edward Sullivan and Carrie Richter | Opinion
- April bears chase off March bulls; interest rate cuts still paused | Opinion
- To help address labor difficulties, cultivate better bosses | Opinion
- Impact of Supreme Court decision in takings clause case is hazy | Opinion
- Active transportation is integral to bridge replacement project | Opinion
- Coed softball, compliance and consequences: NLRB’s directive unveiled | Opinion
- Oregon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt | Opinion
- Oregon Family Leave Act is changing: Prepare now for updates | Opinion
- Let go of getting it right: the cost of oversize expectations | Opinion
- Drafting real estate documents with project permitting in mind | Opinion