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City’s approval of Pearl Block 136 project upheld by LUBA
The only remaining possible avenue of appeal for opponents of the Block 136 project planned in the Pearl District is the Oregon Supreme Court.
City Council denies appeal of Pearl District project
City commissioners unanimously voted last week to deny an appeal filed by Preserve the Pearl LLC against the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 approval in January of Security Properties鈥� Block 136 development.
Pearl District design appeal heard
The Portland City Council will wait to make a decision about the Block 136 plan already approved.
Block 136 project team navigating hurdles
Developers of a pair of proposed Pearl District buildings are moving ahead with site work, though design appeals are impeding anything more.
Two design approvals appealed to City Council
Neighborhood groups have appealed Portland Design Commission approvals last month of two planned projects in Northwest Portland.
Apartments cleared for construction
Two Northwest Portland multifamily projects on Thursday gained Portland Design Commission approval to move into the construction phase.
Design reviews pushed into 2015
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday requested revisions from three project teams.
Proposed tower鈥檚 height draws criticism
Pearl District residents on Thursday voiced concerns to the Portland Design Commission about the height planned for a new 15-story residential tower in the neighborhood.
Developer pitches plan for $72M Pearl high-rise
Based on the $11.75 million price tag the company paid last September, Security Properties' plans for Block 136 were bound to be big. Now, the first inkling of just how big has finally surfaced.
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