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flag Oregon Governor proposes bill to increase housing density and affordability statewide.

flag Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has proposed a bill aimed at increasing housing density and affordability by streamlining development processes. flag The bill would require local governments to allow middle housing like duplexes and townhouses in all residential areas and simplify land division rules. flag This measure is part of Kotek's broader effort to address the state's housing shortage, which ranks fifth in the nation for affordability. flag The bill faces some opposition due to concerns over local control and potential impacts on historic neighborhoods.

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