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Resolutions to improve future of Portland land use
While the new year is already here, there’s still time to make some much-needed resolutions. Here are my top 10 land use resolutions for a more thriving greater Portland […]
A new collaborative approach to development readiness
A Thriving Cities Alliance is being formed to promote quality economic and community development in the Portland metropolitan region. To thrive, our cities must become ready for greater […]
Is your tenant a criminal?
The government has the right to forfeit not only the tenant鈥檚 interest in the premises but also the landlord鈥檚 interest if the landlord cannot prove it is innocent of a convicted tenant鈥檚 criminal use of the premises.
How to prevent an email exchange from inadvertently becoming a binding contract
Email communications are often as casual as oral conversation, and often do not reflect the level of thought and care that goes into the preparation of a legally binding real […]
Proposed Oregon real estate legislation
Hang onto your hat, because the legislative winds are blowing! Here is a brief summary and my personal opinions on some of the real estate related bills in the hopper […]
Portland planning a failure to job growth
The city of Portland is known for great restaurants, a beautiful environment, progressive land-use planning, bike friendliness, mass transit, etc. Lately, however, Portland is becoming known for negative job growth. […]
Standard commercial lease alternatives equal increased occupancy opportunities
Vacancy rates for commercial space, already high, continue to increase. Traditional long-term tenants are in short supply. Out of necessity, landlords are inventing new occupancy arrangements. These creative solutions, however, […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
Commentary
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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
