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Green development takes on new meaning
Steel and concrete buildings wrapped in plants? One in Portland is nearly ready to open and another is in the works.
Commercial building and facility permits for Feb. 18, 2020
A $10.3 new construction permit is under review for a new 56-unit apartment building in Northeast Portland.
Land use review intakes for Feb. 18, 2020
Design advice and a pre-application conference are pending for a sizable affordable housing project in Southeast Portland.
Mixed-use project proposed for Northeast Portland
The latest proposal for Northeast Sandy Boulevard, in Portland, suggests a six-story mixed-use building between Northeast 19th and 20th avenues.
Complex redevelopment scheme forming
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday shared its concerns about the Broadway Corridor master plan, which is continuing to evolve.
Changes sought to Block 216 tower design
The architects designing the 35-story building for Block 216 have requested a number of changes to their proposal since it was approved by the Portland Design Commission.
Commercial building and facility permits for Feb. 10, 2020
Two permits totaling $100.55 million were issued for a 25-story apartment building in Southeast Portland.
Land use review intakes for Feb. 10, 2020
Design advice has been requested for conversion of a historic property into affordable housing. The full development, in Northeast Portland, would have 128 residential units.
Land use review intakes for Feb. 3, 2020
A pre-application conference has been requested for a six-story apartment building with approximately 200 units in Northwest Portland.
Commercial building and facility permits for Feb. 3, 2020
A $75 million new construction permit was issued for work at 936 S.W. Washington St. (Block 216), including the build-out of the below-grade parking structure.
Land use review intakes for Jan. 27, 2020
A pre-application conference is being requested for a six-story mixed-use building in Northeast Portland. The property currently has a single-story building that is used by Oregon Children鈥檚 Theatre.
Commercial building and facility permits for Jan. 27, 2020
A $38.69 million addition permit was issued for a new 490,597-square-foot warehouse and offices connecting to an existing building in North Portland.
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- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
Commentary
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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
