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Mixed-use project proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Dec. 4, 2023
A pre-application conference is being sought for a proposal to change zoning to accommodate construction of a mixed-use building on two parcels in North Portland.
$74.3 million affordable housing project in Portland building permits | Dec. 4, 2023
A new construction permit is under review for the Hollywood HUB Housing 224-unit development in Northeast Portland.
School modernization project in Portland land use review intakes | Nov. 27, 2023
A pre-application conference is being sought for a proposal to construct a new building for a high school in Southwest Portland.
$5.1 million Press Blocks project in Portland building permits | Nov. 27, 2023
A $5.1 million new construction permit was issued for construction of a four-story mixed-use building at the Press Blocks, in Southwest Portland.
75-unit affordable housing development in Portland land use intakes | November 20, 2023
The proposal involves a four-story affordable housing development (approximately 80,670 square feet) with 75 units in a mix of one, two and three bedrooms.
$6.7 million in airport upgrades in Portland building permits | November 20, 2023
Three additional permits, totaling $6,712,250, were issued for Portland International Airport.
Plans for Centennial Mills continue to be refined
The project team鈥檚 changes, including an increase in density, impressed the Portland Design Commission during a hearing on Thursday.
Portland Planning Commission approves code changes proposal
The Portland Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 7-1 to approve a housing production strategy that would temporarily suspend some zoning codes and permanently modify others to better facilitate housing production.
Zoning code changes proposal amended ahead of vote
The Portland Planning Commission is scheduled to vote Tuesday afternoon on a proposal to temporarily suspend zoning codes and permanently modify others to facilitate housing production.
More than $6M of airport upgrades in Portland building permits | Nov. 13, 2023
One addition permit was issued and two others are under review for the Portland International Airport main terminal redevelopment project.
Utility expansion proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Nov. 6, 2023
A type 3 procedure (conditional use) is pending for a project in Northeast Portland. Expansion of basic utility use would include construction and landscaping.
Prefabrication, mass timber impacting construction, experts say
Industry experts shed light on the latest advancements in materials and technology during a 91视频 Builder Breakfast event on Thursday.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
