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Four-story addition planned for Marriott hotel
A plan is in the works to expand a downtown hotel project by building atop a neighboring parking structure.
‘Loophole’ leaves older buildings at risk
Preservationists say it's too easy for owners to demolish historic buildings without public input.
City Council favoring proposed changes for accessory structures
The Portland City Council is expected to vote later this month on proposed revisions to accessory structure design guidelines.
More condominiums on the way in the Pearl
Hoyt Street Properties recently began work on a 20-plus-story condo project tentatively named 鈥淏lock 20.鈥�
After 91 years, business may need to move from downtown
The Lotus Cardroom and Caf茅 could be forced to vacate its home at 932 S.W. Third Ave. because of redevelopment.
Waiting for condos to boom
Building industry professionals have mixed opinions on if and when Portland will begin seeing more condo projects.
Hales’ demolition tax plan worries builders
Homebuilders are worried about an idea being floated by Portland Mayor Charlie Hales to charge $25,000 for 鈥渙ne-to-one鈥� demolitions on residential property.
Land use review intakes for September 9
City of Portland Bureau of Development Services land use review intakes as of Sept. 9.
Portland City Council tweaks seismic design rules
The Portland Bureau of Development Services is encouraging structural engineers and owners of older buildings in particular to take note of changes to the city鈥檚 seismic design requirements.
From trash to building blocks
A Portland-based business is gearing up to mass-produce a building material consisting of a mix of 80 percent ground-up post-consumer polystyrene and 15 percent cement.
Potential move of homeless camp objected
The Right 2 Dream Too homeless camp's potential move has drawn fire from an industrial group.
Architect appointed to Portland Design Commission
Julie Livingston, an architect and senior project manager with affordable housing provider Home Forward, is the newest member of the Portland Design Commission.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
