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Mixed-use development planned in Alphabet District
A proposal to construct a five-story mixed-use building in Portland鈥檚 historic Alphabet District is scheduled to be discussed by the Bureau of Development Services on Oct. 10.
Challenges of mixing old and new
An affordable housing project that includes plans to renovate the existing Buck-Prager Building is set to return before Portland鈥檚 Historic Landmarks Commission for design review.
Alphabet Historic District project inches forward
A project proposed in Portland鈥檚 Alphabet Historic District faced another hurdle as the Historic Landmarks Commission discussed issues at a second design advice hearing on Monday.
Large-scale project gets cool reception
New ideas are being proposed to incorporate a contributing structure in Portland鈥檚 Alphabet Historic District in a new development, and the Historic Landmarks Commission weighed in during a design advice hearing on Monday.
Developer planning ’boutique’ building
After delivering two prominent Pearl District high-rises, developer Bob Ball is back with a $4.2 million mixed-use project in the Alphabet District.
Multifamily project criticized for lack of parking
Neighbors dislike plans for a Northwest Portland apartment complex with no parking, but the developer says zoning restrictions prevent construction of underground parking.
End may be soon for contributing structure in historic district
Mark Edlen of Gerding Edlen has submitted an application for a conditional land use permit to demolish the building at 1727 N.W. Hoyt St. in Portland.
A clash of interests in historic district
In Northwest Portland, goals for density and preservation are competing -- and generating disagreement over what should happen to a vacant 95-year-old building.
Northwest Portland multifamily project has challenges
Gerding Edlen is looking to partner with the owners of a half-block on the east side of Northwest 18th Avenue, between Irving and Hoyt streets, to build an 82-unit apartment building on the site.
Sale saves 116-year-old mansion from demolition
A developer who planned to demolish a 116-year-old Northwest Portland house and build townhomes in its place has instead agreed to sell the property.
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
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- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
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