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South Waterfront project proceeds despite outside turmoil, keeps to schedule
The largest ongoing building project in Portland鈥檚 South Waterfront District keeps chugging along, despite the ongoing pandemic and over 100 days of protests, some of them at the nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement building.
South Waterfront project team marching onward
After removing contaminated soil, crews are proceeding with construction of an eight-story, mixed-use building on Block 40.
Years later, mixed-use project reappears
Portland design commissioners on Thursday suggested significant revisions to two South Waterfront towers proposed by a Dallas-based developer.
Work remains for South Waterfront redevelopment
A Dallas-based developer鈥檚 plans for a five-building project have a long way to go to gain approval, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Warehouse coming down so new building can go up
A new multistory mixed-use building is due to rise on Block 40, in Portland鈥檚 South Waterfront District, but demolition must take place first.
Massive waterfront proposal spurs public backlash
Neighbors of a property targeted for a four-building mixed-use project raised concerns during a hearing before the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
One development decision, one delay
While a South Waterfront mixed-use project received the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 approval on Thursday, one in the Northwest District must wait.
Macadam project headed to design advice
A major multifamily project with a large parking component is planned for a former gas station lot along Southwest Macadam Avenue.
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
