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A Portland zoning policy proposal is generating concern among Historic Landmarks Commission members.
Land use review intakes for Sept. 23, 2019
A pre-application conference is pending to discuss demolition of a three-story building at 340 N.W. Glisan St. The 110-year-old building is a contributing structure in the New Chinatown/Japantown Historic District.
Commercial building and facility permits for Sept. 23, 2019
A $53,179,172 construction permit has been issued for a new office building at the Adidas campus in North Portland.
New building code scheduled to take effect in Portland
The city of Portland on Oct. 1 will adopt the new statewide Oregon Structural Specialty Code, which comes with new regulations regarding mass timber and much more.
Multifamily project proposed for Northeast Portland
A Portland developer is bidding to build a new eight-story apartment building in the Hazelwood neighborhood.
Land use review intakes for Sept. 16, 2019
Early assistance is sought to amend a planned development and conditional use approval for redevelopment of a YMCA building in Southeast Portland.
Commercial building and facility permits for Sept. 16, 2019
A $5,250,000 addition permit was issued for the full renovation of a quarter-block warehouse building in Southeast Portland.
Plans continuing to form for historic structure
Vehicle access is at issue for the design of a renovation of the current Multnomah County Courthouse in downtown Portland.
Commercial building and facility permits for Sept. 9, 2019
A $3,505,673 alteration permit is under review for a tenant improvement for Skanska USA Building鈥檚 new Portland office on the fourth and fifth floors of an office building at 1010 N.W. Flanders St.
Land use review intakes for Sept. 9, 2019
Early assistance is sought for maintenance and repairs to the former Kenton School building at 7528 N. Fenwick Ave. Currently, De La Salle North Catholic High School is leasing the building.
Land use review intakes for Sept. 2, 2019
Early assistance is being sought for redevelopment of an approximately 100-acre site that could include several industrial buildings.
Commercial building and facility permits for Sept. 2, 2019
A $20,500,000 new construction permit has been issued for Halsey 106 -- a six-story mixed-use development at 10550 N.E. Halsey St.
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