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Commercial building and facility permits for Jan. 8, 2018
Building permit intakes for Jan. 1-7 A $1.6 million demolition permit is under review for the razing of a 108-year-old warehouse building at 139 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. […]
Land use review intakes for Jan. 8, 2018
Jan. 1-7, 2018 Early assistance is pending for demolition of an existing Burger King restaurant at 12044 S.E. Division St. and development of two new drive-thru pads. The project would […]
Land use review intakes for Jan. 2, 2018
Dec. 25-31, 2017 A design advice request is pending for the 4th and Montgomery project, a proposed three-quarter-block, seven- to nine-story building at 401 S.W. Harrison St. The building would […]
Killian Pacific revises plans for Pearl District project
Lovejoy Square, a 10-story mixed-use development proposed for a half-block parcel in the heart of the Pearl District, won praise from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday. The updated design reflects major changes from an earlier version.
Design Commission’s decision aids project
The Portland Design Commission shot down the St Johns Neighborhood Association鈥檚 appeal of staff approval given to the Central Lofts project at 8608 N. Lombard Street, by a 4-0 vote on Thursday.
Commercial building and facility permits for Dec. 11, 2017
Building permits issued A $9.8 million addition permit was issued for bond-funded work on the Grant High School modernization project at 2245 N.E. 36th Ave. Permitted work includes adding a […]
Land use review intakes for Dec. 11, 2017
Early assistance is pending for a proposed new 20,000-square-foot, two-story building on a vacant lot at 9801 N.E. Sixth Drive. The proposed primary use is storage for a construction company, […]
A chat with BDS’ new director
Longtime city employee Rebecca Esau recently spoke with the 91视频 about permit processing times, staffing challenges, inclusionary housing and more.
Commercial building and facility permits for Dec. 4, 2017
Building permits issued A $1.2 million alteration permit was issued for a tenant improvement at 5216 N.E. Sandy Blvd. The work will include a seismic upgrade, a new restaurant and […]
Land use review intakes for Dec. 4, 2017
Early assistance is pending for improvements to the existing exterior play area on the south side of the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital building at 700 S.W. Campus Drive. The applicant is […]
Multnomah County pushes for homeless shelter
Multnomah County and city of Portland officials are eyeing a long-vacant warehouse near the Steel Bridge as a potential site for a 200-bed permanent homeless shelter.
The challenge of design review reform
While San Francisco suffered headaches, Denver and Seattle showed how the process can evolve efficiently.
News
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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
- 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
