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Low May home sales in Portland an aberration
There has been a lot of talk around the industry about how the federal homebuyers tax credit was only a quick fix that would have no meaningful, lasting effects once […]
Green building market to surge
I’ve had conversations with several sources over the past few months who say green building is the only type of building that’s growing in this economy. According to a report […]
Portland light-rail route goes where the money is
When working on a recent story about transportation system development charge overlay zones, I had an interesting conversation with Gerard Mildner, an associate professor of real estate finance at Portland […]
Oregon pilot solar program fills up in 15 minutes
Update: Well, that didn’t take long. I have word from both Pacific Power and Portland General Electric that all available reservations for folks looking to participate in the pilot project […]
Scientology church’s neighbor: a strip club
The Portland chapter of the Church of Scientology this month purchased the Sherlock Building, where it plans to move. But something about the location of the building sticks out: It’s […]
Gasoline use on the rise in Oregon
Northwestern states’ use of gasoline has been on the decline for the past decade. But according to a report released today by the Sightline Institute, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British […]
Wind won’t hurt radar
According to a recent study by MIT, wind turbines at the Shepard’s Flat wind farm project site could affect radar performance at a Department of Defense-owned radar facility near Arlington. […]
Luxury development at Disney World looks like a gamble
Walt Disney World has always been a magical place. But it’s going to take true magic for Walt Disney Company to pull of its most recent endeavor, constructing a luxury […]
Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown not the first inhabited by Chinese
The area of downtown Portland known as Chinatown/Old Town wasn’t the first place settled by Chinese immigrants in Portland. This weekend, I took a walking tour of Portland’s Chinatown with […]
HUD using LEED-ND for grant assessment, could help Portland
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s adoption of聽LEED for Neighborhood Development certification as a determining factor for its community planning grants could bode well for Portland. HUD announced […]
City of Portland relaunches city business website
The City of Portland has redesigned and relaunched a website that is supposed to help city businesses, Mayor Sam Adams announced today. The website is www.pdx4biz.com. The site looks like […]
Portland City Council approves Division Street plan
A plan to improve traveling conditions for autos, bikes and pedestrians along Southeast Division Street between Southeast 10th and 39th avenues got the nod from Portland City Council today.
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
- 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
