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Who wants to be a developer?
Sitting in the audience at Tuesday night's Memorial Coliseum Stakeholder Advisory Committee was rather like watching a game show: the answers were timed, the competition fierce, and the judges could "buzz" in with their votes. Or at least that was the plan.
Engineers are cautious about Twitter
At an ACEC Oregon event yesterday titled “Risks and Rewards of Using Social Media,” I’m afraid most in the room focused on the risks. What if we get sued? Shouldn’t […]
I’m calling it: Barbur Boulevard next hip ‘hood
In ten years they'll say it all started with a chicken suit when developers are scrambling to redevelop the stretch of road near Brick's Barbershop on SW 22nd Avenue and Barbur Boulevard. Or at least that's what I'm thinking.
Who’s watching Measure 67 fallout?
Ed Orcutt, a Washington state representative from Kalama, is warning his legislative colleagues that any tax increases could hinder the slight economic recovery his state is currently experiencing. And while […]
Another stadium, another preservation effort
Around the same time architects were fighting to keep the city from razing Memorial Coliseum, another mid-century modern stadium was facing a similar fate, but in a more tropical setting.
JumpTown’s not-so-green reality
I went to a breakfast meeting this morning where J.E. Issac was talking about the JumpTown proposal that would turn Memorial Coliseum and the surrounding area (including the Rose Garden, […]
Molalla’s comp plan almost good to go
The city of Molalla apparently is close to finalizing a comprehensive plan. The city’s planner presented what everyone thinks will be the final version, including new development codes, at Wednesday’s […]
Kudos to Ladd’s Addition
The American Planning Association has designated Portland's Ladd's Addition neighborhood as one of its 10 Great American Neighborhoods for 2009.
Location changed for mandatory pre-bid meeting
The Salem-Keizer School District has issued an addendum to change the location of the mandatory pre-bid meeting for Houck Middle School HVAC Repair, Renovation, and Flooring Replacement project.
Bid Changes for OSU Federal Newport Branch Project
OSU Federal has elected to extend the bidding process for the OSU Federal Newport Branch project by three weeks in order to consider adding firms to the Selected List of Bidders.
Poyourow to leave Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Michelle Poyourow, the advocacy manager for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, has announced that she will resign from the organization in mid-February.
Acronym FAIL
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s mission is to get more people into homeownership and affordable housing. Tomorrow, the department will roll out a shack. Actually, a SHAC. […]
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
