New leadership coming to Ankrom Moisan as Bowery retires
Karen Bowery is retiring from her position as executive vice president and director of interiors on Tuesday – leaving a 45-year career-legacy.
Residential building on the rise in Pearl District
Crews are continuing to construct a 16-story, 237-unit senior living facility that will include substantial amenities.
Large-scale multifamily project gets green light
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday approved plans for the 434,720-square-foot Modera Main Street building in Goose Hollow.
Hearing delayed for huge multifamily project
Modera Main Street, the 434,720-square-foot multifamily building and parking structure proposed for Goose Hollow, will have to wait for land-use approval from the Portland Design Commission.
Project’s possible ‘uphill struggle’ identified
A proposal for an office development with a below-minimum floor area ratio drew scrutiny from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
‘It’s challenging … but it’s compelling’
Construction crews are working to deliver more affordable housing units to Portland's South Waterfront District.
What’s coming before the Design Commission?
The Modera Main Street project, in Goose Hollow, is scheduled to reappear before the Portland Design Commission on Thursday. Plus, advice will be given for a new hotel and a mass-timber office building.
Building Blocks: The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing
The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing will feature a total of 182 units – 89 independent living, 65 assisted living and 28 boutique-style memory care units.
A development too big for Goose Hollow?
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday scrutinized a multifamily proposal that one critic says would "destroy the neighborhood."
Building Blocks: Holden of Pearl
Construction of a 16-story senior living tower began recently in Portland's Pearl District. The building will have 237 apartments and numerous amenities for people seeking independent or assisted living.
Building enclosed, featured elements to follow
Cross-laminated timber and mechanical systems will be on display in the new headquarters for a Portland-based contractor.
From construction waste to valuable shelter
Another former project mock-up has a new life at a Portland houseless community via the Useful Waste Initiative.
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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
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