Land use review intakes for July 15, 2019
Early assistance is being sought for a four-story hotel project on Northeast Sandy Boulevard.
Block 216 developer secures loan, but lacks permits
The developer of the 35-story tower planned on Block 216, in downtown Portland, has scheduled a ceremonial ground-breaking event for later this week, but real movement of dirt will have to wait on permits.
Commercial building and facility permits for July 8, 2019
A $7,971,960 new construction permit was issued for the shell of a new single-story storage building and more at 15250 N.E. Airport Way.
Land use review intakes for July 8, 2019
Early assistance is being sought for a new multiphase creative office development in Portland, at 1709 S.E. Third Ave.
Historic Landmarks Commission seeking new member
Portland’s Bureau of Development Services announced Monday its intention to fill a vacancy on the Historic Landmarks Commission.
Commercial building and facility permits for July 1, 2019
A $20,500,000 new construction permit is under review for the PAE Living Building, a five-story mixed-use office building in downtown Portland targeting living building certification.
Land use review intakes for July 1, 2019
Early assistance is sought for a project to repurpose a former Orchard Supply Hardware store at 4030 N.E. Halsey St. as a Target store.
Land use review intakes for June 24, 2019
Design advice sought for three-building redevelopment of East Burnside brewery site
Commercial building and facility permits for June 24, 2019
Multiple permits with a combined value of $22.8 million were issued for bond-funded improvements at the Oregon Zoo.
Portland eco-roofs standard presenting challenges
Architects looking to circumvent the city requirement, in particular when solar panels are competing for space.
Commercial building and facility permits for June 17, 2019
A $16 million permit is under review for construction of a five-story mixed-use building with 140 residential units on East Burnside Street.
Land use review intakes for June 17, 2019
Design advice is pending for a 12-story hotel planned on a quarter-block property in Northwest Portland.
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