Development News October 2026
“Bloom” community housing approved.
Washington County Department of Land Use and Development (LUT) approved the proposed development of a supportive housing complex for adults with neurodiversity and developmental disabilities. “Bloom! A We Built Community” was designed by a group of parents who want to provide supportive housing for their family members that will enable them to live independently in a safe environment while receiving appropriate services.
Jonathan and Elissa Ryan Morris, who are leading the group of parents, anticipated an appeal after facing neighborhood opposition, but the deadline of September 23 has passed without one. A previous apartment development was appealed by the neighbors, and the property owner eventually sold the land to the parents’ group. The approval is “with conditions,” which is typical for most development proposals, but none appear to be prohibitive. If anyon has questions, contact bloom.awebuiltcommunity@gmail.com
Beaverton Creek Apartments seeks DEQ approval
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality seeks comments on a Dredge and Fill application from High Street Portland Development, Inc. who propose to construct 348 multi-family rental housing units at SW 153rd & SW 154th Terrace in Beaverton. The site is just south of Nike Woods.
The developer proposes to impact approximately 0.09 acre of wetlands by excavating approximately 68 cubic yards of native material and discharging approximately 289 cubic yards of clean imported soil within wetlands that discharge to Beaverton Creek. Mitigation will be provided through the purchase of 0.09 credits from Dairy Creek Mitigation Bank.
Interested parties can comment by submitting comments by mail: Amber Clark, Oregon DEQ, 475 NE Bellevue Dr., Suite 110, Bend, OR 97701, or through DEQ Online: ordeq.org/ydo. Visit this page for instructions on submitting a public comment online.
