Portland considers ways to boost housing production

Portland is preparing a housing production strategy to address a demand for 120,546 housing units by 2045, aiming to add about 6,000 units annually. The plan includes initiatives like office-to-residential conversions and potential zoning changes in single-family neighborhoods on the inner Eastside. Public testimony will be accepted as the City Council considers these changes. The strategy is part of a state mandate for cities with populations over 10,000, aiming to hold them accountable for housing production. Portland has until December to adopt this strategy.