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Blog: Developers weigh in on Trump’s potential impact
Donald J. Trump is not a peanut farmer, nor an actor, governor, oilman nor law professor. He is a developer, TV star and pitchman with a range of business interests. […]
BLOG: Walkability — the key to sustainable communities (part 1)
In the past I鈥檝e noted how important it is, from a planning perspective, to be able to walk easily and comfortably in our daily lives. A wide array of organizations, […]
BLOG: Bad planning vs. good planning
Blogger Brian Campbell examines the concepts of good planning and bad planning, and why the general public often has a problem telling the difference.
BLOG: Coping with a population explosion
Blogger and urban planner Brian Campbell continues to ponder the implications of a population explosion in the Portland metro area and examines what steps should be take sooner, rather than later.
BLOG: Is a major population increase in our future?
The amazing run of great weather this winter here in the Northwest has some of us thinking again about one of the potential major implications of climate change 鈥� an […]
BLOG: Teardowns and other hot neighborhood issues
In the past I鈥檝e talked a lot about the main areas of growth and development for Portland鈥檚 long-term future 鈥� the urban centers and major corridors. But recently a number […]
BLOG: Making higher density work
In the past I鈥檝e written quite a bit about the reliance the city of Portland has placed on its 鈥渃enters and corridors鈥� strategy to absorb most of the new residential […]
The ‘Walmartization’ of France?
The last couple of posts I鈥檝e talked about some of the planning issues in Houston, including issues having to do with 鈥渨alkability鈥� and livability generally. I also recently spent time […]
BLOG: Is Houston the most livable city?
Last time I talked about Houston鈥檚 incredibly poor walkability 鈥� a major attribute of what makes a community livable. Of course, there are many measurements one could devise for defining […]
BLOG: Goin’ to Houston: What’s walkability?
The lack of zoning in Houston may have played a role in the incredible lack of attention to the walking environment.
BLOG: Walkability is the key to an urban quality of life
"Walkability鈥� has become the shorthand term for a range of features that help define the quality of a place.
BLOG: Division street development and parking
I had a chance this week to take a tour of part of Southeast Division Street in Portland. As you may know, there has been considerable controversy in this and […]
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
