Six-story affordable housing proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Jan. 29, 2024
An adjustment is pending for a proposal to construct in North Portland a six-story, 63-unit residential building for seniors.
$5.3 million multifamily project in Portland building permits | Jan. 22, 2024
A new construction permit is under inspection for construction of a building with 36 affordable housing units in North Portland.
Two-story multipurpose structure in Portland land use review intakes | Jan. 22, 2024
Early assistance is being sought for a project involving demolition of an existing retail structure and an existing sky-bridge, renovation of the below-grade area, and construction of a two-story multipurpose structure.
3-story multifamily proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Jan. 16, 2024
Early assistance is being sought for a courtyard-style development in Southeast Portland. The building would have 40 residential units.
Water Tower tenant improvement in Portland building permits | Jan. 16, 2024
A $2.3 million alteration permit is under review for a first-floor tenant improvement in the Water Tower business center in South Portland.
Middle housing subdivision in Portland land use review intakes | Jan. 8, 2024
A development team is proposing creation of a four-lot subdivision for construction of housing in North Portland.
$6 million wetlands restoration in Portland building permits | Jan. 8, 2024
A commercial permit was issued for restoration of the Springwater Wetlands in Portland. The project will include grading, landscaping, and construction of a connector trail.
$2.98M construction permit issued for NE 2nd Ave. in Portland | Dec. 26, 2023
A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by the Bureau of Development Services.
Nike Portland renovations in land use review intakes | Dec. 26, 2023
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by the Bureau of Development Services.
$16M update of bus yard in Portland building permits | Dec. 18, 2023
A new construction permit is under review for installation of six overhead gantries in a TriMet bus yard on Southeast Powell Boulevard.
Affordable housing development in Portland land use review intakes | Dec. 18, 2023
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct a three-story building with approximately 22 affordable housing units in Southeast Portland.
$6.5 million tenant improvement in Portland building permits | Dec. 11, 2023
An alteration permit was issued for various improvements -- including voluntary seismic upgrades and a roof replacement -- on state property in Northeast Portland.
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