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South Waterfront project has historical perspective
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday commended and approved a proposal to construct two seven-story buildings on blocks 42 and 45.
The right to appeal
Dissatisfied with decisions by the Portland Design Commission and other committees, architects, developers and even neighborhood groups are increasingly asking the City Council to overturn them.
Updated (full story): City Council overturns denial of Ankeny Apartments project design
The Portland city council tentatively overturned a design commission denial of developer Landon Crowell鈥檚 Ankeny Apartments project at 1122 S.E. Ankeny St. by a 4-0 vote today.
Ankeny Apartments still in limbo despite mediation, revised plans
The Ankeny Apartments project鈥檚 tortured path through the Portland City Council took another turn Wednesday that left developer Landon Crowell鈥檚 proposal still in limbo.
UPDATED: Ankeny Apartments still in limbo
A revised plan for the Ankeny Apartments project will go before the Portland City Council this afternoon.
Appeal of multifamily project denial extended again
Developer Landon Crowell鈥檚 appeal of the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 denial of his Ankeny Apartments project was extended for a second time by the Portland City Council on Thursday.
So many projects, too little time
As the development boom continues in Portland, the Design Commission has its hands full meeting demand for review.
Ankeny Apartments project appeal extended
The Portland City Council on Wednesday decided to continue next month its hearing on the appeal of the Design Commission鈥檚 denial of the Ankeny Apartments project.
Multifamily project hearing rescheduled
Developers behind the proposed Ankeny Apartments project, at 1122 S.E. Ankeny St., between 11th and 12th avenues, will have to wait another week to make their appeal to the Portland City Council.
Mixed-use projects fail to make the cut
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday found a proposal for a seven-story mixed-use building at 1331 N.W. 17th Ave. too imposing.
Commission seeks hipper design for downtown hotel
Project plans for a new hotel at the corner of Southwest 11th Avenue and Alder Street were sent back by the Portland Design Commission on Thursday for further revisions.
Appeal anticipated for Ankeny Apartments project
In a rare move, the commission on Thursday went against the recommendation of city staff and denied the Ankeny Apartments project by a 5-0 鈥渟traw poll鈥� vote.
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- 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
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- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
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- 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
