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Construction excise tax proposal may soon be approved
Portland city councilors indicated on Thursday they will support a proposed construction excise tax when it goes to final vote next week.
Amendment could be tacked onto zoning code changes
The Portland City Council on Wednesday will consider an amendment to proposed zoning code changes that would loosen the rules on accessory structures.
Don Vallaster joins city design panel
Over the past 30 years, Don Vallaster has presented more than a few projects to the Portland Design Commission. Now he finds himself on the other side of the table as the newest member of the group tasked with helping shape the city鈥檚 skyline.
Potential move of homeless camp objected
The Right 2 Dream Too homeless camp's potential move has drawn fire from an industrial group.
Costlier SDCs approved for Portland parks
The Portland City Council, in a split vote, this week approved a hike in system development charges (SDCs) on new development to support the city鈥檚 parks system.
Architect appointed to Portland Design Commission
Julie Livingston, an architect and senior project manager with affordable housing provider Home Forward, is the newest member of the Portland Design Commission.
Personnel changes ahead for design commission
The Portland Design Commission in the coming months will gain three new members to replace departing ones.
West Quadrant Plan adopted by Portland City Council
Portland on Thursday got one step closer to updating the Central City Concept Plan when the City Council adopted a 20-year plan for the West Quadrant.
Project’s design approval upheld
Portland City Council has tentatively denied an appeal of the OK given to the Tess O'Brien Apartments.
2015 Newsmakers: City of Portland Bureau of Development Services
If you want to gauge the vitality of building activity in Portland, the city鈥檚 Bureau of Development Services is a good place to start.
Aiming to refine project reviews
Aspects of Portland鈥檚 development review procedures are being questioned by City Commissioner Amanda Fritz.
City preparing to decommission Mount Tabor Park reservoirs
Portland Water Bureau officials, in an effort to comply with federal regulations, are moving ahead with a project to disconnect the three open reservoirs at Mount Tabor Park by the end of next year.
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
