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Oct 13, 2011

Wave-energy buoys need certification before being plopped off Oregon Coast

New Jersey-based wave energy company Ocean Power Technologies is one step closer to dropping 10 power-generating buoys off the Oregon Coast near Reedsport.

Oct 12, 2011

Light-rail project just started and has already won award

This is a press release I wasn't expecting: TriMet and Metro were honored with what appears to be an invisible national award (see below) for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail project this week. Yes, that is the project that broke ground this summer and won't open until 2015.

Oct 10, 2011

AIA shows films on building homes in the ’70s

See four films offered by the Cinema Project as part of the 2011 Architecture and Design Festival tomorrow. The event is free (though donations are encouraged) at the AIA Portland headquarters at 403 N.W. 11th Ave. from 6 to 9 p.m.

Oct 7, 2011

Ladd Carriage House sells to California couple who want to make it a restaurant

The Ladd Carriage House, the historic property that was saved from demolition and refurbished, has sold after being on the market for almost three years.

Oct 6, 2011

Photos: Construction of Blanchet House of Hospitality

General contractor Fortis Construction is building a new four-story facility for the Blanchet House of Hospitality, which will include a first-floor kitchen and dining area and three floors of residential space.

Oct 6, 2011

2 Oregon transmission line projects fast tracked by energy department

The United States Department of Energy announced on Wednesday that it would fast-track the permitting and construction of seven pilot power transmission line projects, including two in Oregon.

Oct 6, 2011

Streetcar power goes out in bad connection to eastside loop

Streetcar commuters were greeted to the platforms this morning with a message that read "POWER OUTAGE SYSTEM WIDE. NO SERVICE UNTIL POWER IS RESTORED."

Oct 4, 2011

Apartment complex the ‘Norm’ going up in Northwest Portland

An apartment building called "Norm" is under construction on Northwest 19th Avenue between Northwest Quimby and Pettygrove streets. According to a sign that was up on the lot earlier this summer, the building will hold 14 apartments, though the developer WDC Properties, has not confirmed this yet.

Oct 3, 2011

Don’t let Portland be ashamed of you – GoGreen

Portland didn't become America's most famously green city by not having any conferences on sustainability. So get yourself over to the GoGreen conference tomorrow to boost your company's green cred.

Sep 30, 2011

For $19 and $7, which is the better burger?

It’s always preferable to have great food in an equally great atmosphere (and y’all know I’m still burger questing to find that perfect mix), but such isn’t always the case here in Portland.

Sep 29, 2011

Portland Architecture and Design Festival events in October

Next month marks the third annual Portland Architecture and Design Festival, a series of events where architecture enthusiasts can celebrate and learn about design in Portland.

Sep 27, 2011

Saturday: ASLA landscape architecture design awards

There's something to be said for competitions where the audience can play at home. "The Oscar goes to 'The King's Speech?' Hm. I found its resonance to fall somewhat flat, wouldn't you agree?"



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