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Urbanism Next examining future of city planning
Urbanism Next, a University of Oregon initiative, is using a $1 million grant to establish a new center, expanding on work to examine the changes that could come with growth of autonomous vehicles, e-commerce and the sharing economy.
National conference to focus on cities of the future
Participants from academia, architecture, planning, real estate and government are invited to gather in Portland for the inaugural Urbanism Next Conference at the Oregon Convention Center next month.
Legislature approves position for seismic resilience officer
Industry groups are hailing the Oregon Legislature鈥檚 approval of a bill that creates a new governor-appointed position dedicated to helping state agencies better prepare for 鈥淭he Big One.鈥�
ASLA Oregon to host trivia night next month
The Oregon chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects next month will host in Portland a free trivia night geared toward design professionals.
Creek restoration project earns national award
The $2 million Crystal Creek Springs restoration project, which was completed late last year, recently received the Sustainable Parks, Recreation and Open Space Project Award from the American Planning Association.
Mixing business with pleasure
In Southeast Portland, an ex-auditorium is now a concert venue amid offices.
OP-ED: A reason to appreciate Oregon’s land use system
Land use decision making in Oregon is highly structured; many parties complain that the formal structure delays the process and increases its cost. State law has long mandated that the […]
Kudos to Ladd’s Addition
The American Planning Association has designated Portland's Ladd's Addition neighborhood as one of its 10 Great American Neighborhoods for 2009.
Kudos to Ladd’s Addition
The American Planning Association has designated Portland's Ladd's Addition neighborhood as one of its 10 Great American Neighborhoods for 2009.
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
