Council meeting - 2026-05-21
Votes on Direction on Large-Scale Community Visions Timeline
What happened
Metro Council reviewed 30 years of 2040 Growth Concept implementation, finding that 60% of new housing came through infill/redevelopment, but only 12% of planned housing in urban growth boundary expansion areas has been built.
- Jurisdiction
- Portland Metro, OR
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 21, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Voted
Meeting Summary
Metro Council reviewed 30 years of 2040 Growth Concept implementation, finding that 60% of new housing came through infill/redevelopment, but only 12% of planned housing in urban growth boundary expansion areas has been built.
Key Decisions (1)
Direction on Large-Scale Community Visions Timeline
Development Activity (3)
Albina Vision Trust - Portland Public Schools Site
Mixed-Use
OMSI/CRITFC Waterfront Education Park
Other
Kellogg Creek Restoration and Community Enhancement Project
Infrastructure
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Region ranked 19th nationally for housing underproduction in 2024, with…
Housing Demand
Only 12% of planned housing in urban growth boundary expansion…
Housing Demand
Housing mix has shifted dramatically since 1995—47% of new housing…
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