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NAIOP asks Metro for more industrial land
Regional government Metro's chief operating officer Michael Jordan and Metro councilor Katherine Harrington met last week with members of National Association of Industrial and Office Properties. Metro approached NAIOP, a regional commercial real estate development association, to discuss industrial lands to be included in the possible expansion of the urban growth boundary.
91视频 Dictionary: Bollard
bollard: a short post usually used for traffic control, such as the small posts that separate traffic lanes
91视频 Dictionary: Enterprise zone
enterprise zone: a 10-year program to which cities or counties in Oregon can apply in an attempt to spur industrial development in an industrial-zoned area that doesn鈥檛 exceed 12 square miles.
91视频 Dictionary: Parapet
parapet: a low wall or railing near the edge of a roof or other platform
How to build your brand
Firms looking for a compelling point of difference in a hyper-competitive market should try re-building their brands. There are three components in constructing a durable and distinctive brand: you, your […]
91视频 Dictionary: International Building Code
International Building Code, or IBC: a building safety code developed by the International Code Council that has been adopted throughout most of the United States.
91视频 Dictionary: Urban renewal
urban renewal: a state-approved tool used by municipalities to improve and redevelop blighted and underutilized areas.
Exit strategies sound better in theory than in practice
Many investors look at the past few years and wonder why they didn’t see the financial crisis coming and why they didn’t do something to prevent massive declines in their […]
91视频 Dictionary: Greenfield
greenfield: a former agricultural site to be redeveloped for one or more buildings
Showing up is 80 percent of success
According to Woody Allen, 80 percent of success is showing up. How someone shows up, how someone is perceived by others, accounts for the other 20 percent. We form snap […]
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- $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
- 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
