More revisions in store for Oregon Square
After six hours of discussion at a Thursday meeting, the Portland Design Commission seemed pleased with parts of the latest design of a huge development in the Lloyd District. But other areas need more work, so the developer was asked to come back for another review in October.
Lloyd District continuing to attract investments
At a CREW Portland event, speakers touted the growth of the Lloyd District -- including new mixed-use construction and significant renovations at commercial properties.
City Council approves mandatory energy reporting for buildings
The Portland City Council unanimously approved a new policy that will require certain buildings over 20,000 square feet to report their energy usage to the city every year.
Interior designer hired for Hassalo on Eighth
Vida Design, a Portland-based firm, will create interiors for the Hassalo on Eighth mixed-use development in the Lloyd District.
Headquarters hotel designs unveiled
Plans for the $235 million project aren't ready yet, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Superblock design draws another critique
Oregon Square on Thursday went before the Portland Design Commission for the second time.
Topping out celebrated at Hassalo on Eighth
A topping out ceremony was held Monday for the Hassalo on Eighth superblock project, though high winds forced construction crews to abort the placement of the final beam on the […]
Superblock project designs critiqued
Portland design commissioners weighed in on Oregon Square, the next superblock project planned in the Lloyd District.
‘One shot’ to increase affordability
City officials are seeking ways to encourage the inclusion of more affordable units in new housing projects.
A plan to build up another superblock
The developer of Hassalo on Eighth is planning to follow with a massive, four-tower complex nearby.
$92M Lloyd District property portfolio bought by California company
The same real estate investment trust that purchased downtown Portland’s First & Main building for $129 million has announced plans to purchase a slew of buildings in the Lloyd District for $92 million.
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- 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
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- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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