Portland high-rise project keeping crews busy
One of the tallest projects under way in Portland is rising quickly in downtown, not far from near Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Loan secured for downtown tower project
Construction can continue apace on the 100 Columbia project in downtown Portland now that the developer has secured a $96.5 million loan.
Design for 20-story building gets go-ahead
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday voted 5-0 to approve plans for a mixed-use tower at 140 S.W. Columbia St.
Project proposal’s parking problem perplexes people
The team designing a 20-story mixed-use tower for 140 S.W. Columbia St., is struggling to incorporate parking in a way that gains the Portland Design Commission's approval.
Design Commission OKs Block 41/44 project design
The South Waterfront project, which was approved by the Portland Design Commission last week, will include more than 500 residential units, 10,000 square feet of retail space and 385 parking spaces.
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