Free Newsletter
Renovation planned for historic building
The owners of a historic Pearl District building have applied to the Portland Bureau of Development Services for a pre-application conference to discuss renovation plans.
Design advice sought for nine-story project
Developers looking to build a 100-plus-unit apartment building slightly northwest of Portland State University have asked for design advice from the city.
Historic hotel due to house guests again
A historic building in Northwest Portland is getting a face-lift so that it can reopen as a hotel.
New Portland tree code set to take effect
Under the Title 11 Tree Code, developers of sizable projects in Portland must preserve a certain number of trees during construction or pay a fee.
Redevelopment in motion at Con-way property
A pre-application conference is being sought for a project to construct two mixed-use buildings at 1717 N.W. 21st Ave.
Improvements coming soon for Section 8 building
Home Forward, owner of the Sellwood Center at 1724 S.E. Tenino St., has applied to the Bureau of Development Services for a permit to begin nearly $7.7 million worth of renovations at the 44-year-old apartment building.
Design review on tap for Fair-Haired Dumbbell
After responding to concerns issued by the Portland Design Commission, the team is seeking another review.
City has openings for inspectors, engineers, planners
The Portland Bureau of Development Services is now accepting applications for some of 22 new positions -- including building inspectors, mechanical engineers and planners.
Pre-application conference scheduled for Grove Hotel
Construction crews could begin redevelopment of the Grove Hotel in Old Town Chinatown in as few as six months.
Early assistance sought for downtown project
Adjacent historic buildings in downtown Portland are pegged for redevelopment into a hotel.
Design of planned Old Town building approved
The Portland Design Commission on Tuesday gave conditional approval for design of a building planned on Block 8L in Old Town Chinatown.
Superblock developer seeking design advice
The firm planning a second superblock development in the Lloyd District last week applied to the Portland Bureau of Development Services for a design advice meeting.
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
- 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
