EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 20 MIN
How Two Buildings Could Change Portland's Housing Future
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
Portland is facing a serious housing crisis, but at the same time, over 30% of office space in the central business district sat vacant at the end of 2024. Now many people are eyeing those empty buildings for conversion into housing. But it's not easy. Today, Sara Edwards of the Portland Business Journal is talking to executive producer John Notarianni about two big commercial-to-residential renovation projects getting underway downtown, and what they can tell us about the future of our city's housing crunch. Join City Cast Portland at the 503 Day Block Party, Saturday, May 3, at downtown Portland's Ankeny Alley!! Details and RSVP here. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 21st episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST PaintCare Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST
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Portland is facing a serious housing crisis, but at the same time, over 30% of office space in the central business district sat vacant at the end of 2024. Now many people are eyeing those empty buildings for conversion into housing. But it's not easy. Today, Sara Edwards of the Portland Business Journal is talking to executive producer John Notarianni about two big commercial-to-residential renovation projects getting underway downtown, and what they can tell us about the future of our city's housing crunch. Join City Cast Portland at the 503 Day Block Party, Saturday, May 3, at downtown Portland's Ankeny Alley!! Details and RSVP here. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 21st episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST PaintCare Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST
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