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Land use review intakes for May 24, 2021
Design advice has been requested for a six-story, 211-unit affordable housing project with one level of underground parking on East Burnside Street.
Commercial building and facility permits for May 24, 2021
A $15.6 million new construction permit is under review for Alta Centric -- a seven-story, 203-unit mixed-use project planned in Goose Hollow.
Housing subdivision envisioned for Alpenrose Dairy site
Homebuilding giant Lennar has submitted a proposal to construct a 193-lot subdivision on the 56-acre Alpenrose Dairy site in Southwest Portland.
A three-bedroom unit fit for a family?
A developer鈥檚 project proposal recently elicited a contentious discussion with Portland commissioners about inclusionary housing rules.
Land use review intakes for May 17, 2021
An application for design advice has been submitted for a Southeast Portland project consisting of a six-story building with 50 apartments -- all to be offered at 60 percent area median income.
Commercial building and facility permits for May 17, 2021
A $16.5 million new construction permit was issued for a North Portland property. Plans call for a five-story, 113-unit apartment building over a podium level containing 101 parking spaces and two loading spaces.
Commercial building and facility permits for May 10, 2021
A $4.9 million alteration permit was issued for work on the south wing of Reed College鈥檚 Hauser Library in Southeast Portland. Interior demolition and new construction are planned.
Land use review intakes for May 10, 2021
An application for early assistance is pending for a development in Southwest Portland. The proposal calls for construction of an 85-unit, 50,000-square-foot multifamily building.
New development stirs feeling of familiarity
A Northwest Portland mixed-use project on Thursday won the Design Commission's approval, despite concerns about more neighborhood "sameness."
Land use review intakes for May 3, 2021
An application for design advice is pending for a project to construct in North Portland a modular, mass-timber residential building with at least 175,000 square feet.
Commercial building and facility permits for May 3, 2021
A $6 million new construction permit was issued for a foundation, excavation and shoring for a new nine-story senior living building in Southwest Portland. A sky-bridge also is planned.
Land use review intakes for April 26, 2021
An application for early assistance is pending for a park project in Southeast Portland. The proposal calls for construction of a new skate park, a playground, pathways, lighting and site furnishings.
News
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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
- 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
