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Kotek, Wilson meet with local leaders, developers on removing barriers to housing construction

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and Governor Tina Kotek met with developers to discuss solutions for the city's housing crisis on March 6, 2025.
Kotek emphasized the need for speeding up permitting and zoning policies to attract investors to Portland's housing market.
A report warned that lack of investment in Portland might lead to a decline in tax revenue, termed an 'urban doom loop' by the Portland Metro Chamber.
Wilson stated that increasing housing supply is important to improve affordability for residents struggling with inflation and housing costs.

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KPTV

Gov. Kotek, Mayor Wilson convene housing development group in Portland

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson are pushing for faster affordable housing development

3 days ago·Portland, United States

Gov. Kotek, Mayor Wilson join forces to increase apartment construction in Portland

Portland leaders and the Oregon governor’s office have teamed up with the private sector to tackle the city’s housing crisis. Mayor Keith Wilson and Gov. Tina Kotek convened a meeting Thursday with housing developers, construction firms and other city officials to float solutions to the city’s slow pace of housing development.

3 days ago·Portland, United States

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KOIN 6

Gov. Kotek, Mayor Wilson announce joint effort to increase Portland housing

As vacant buildings and rows of tents line Portland streets, the lasting impacts of the ongoing housing crisis are visible throughout the Rose City. To help address the lack of housing, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson held their first Multi-Family Housing Development Work Group meeting Thursday.

3 days ago·Portland, United States

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The Business Journals

Kotek, Wilson meet with local leaders, developers on removing barriers to housing construction

The two elected leaders meet with both state and local officials, along with developers, to discuss ways to remove barriers to multifamily housing construction.

4 days ago·United States

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The Oregonian

Kotek, Wilson launch task force to boost Portland apartment construction

The group is supposed to come up with ideas for knocking down barriers, at both the city and state level, to building more apartments in Portland.

4 days ago·Portland, United States

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KGW 8

Gov. Kotek, Mayor Wilson kick off new team-up to boost housing in Portland

The goal of the group, Kotek's office said in a statement, is to identify barriers and solve problems in order to boost construction of multifamily housing.

4 days ago·Portland, United States

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