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Blog: Creating places that are more sustainable
There's more than meets the eye when it comes to the serious detrimental impacts of suburban development patterns that have emerged in the U.S. over the past 70 years.
Blog: Go ahead and kiss that parking spot goodbye
For a whole host of reasons, Portland and most other cities are moving toward a more urban way of living, and away from organizing our lives around the automobile.
Blog: The importance of resilience and sustainability in planning
Blogger and urban planner Brian Campbell suggest the best way to think about resilience in planning is as a major component of overall community sustainability.
BLOG: Teardowns and other hot neighborhood issues
In the past I’ve talked a lot about the main areas of growth and development for Portland’s long-term future 鈥� the urban centers and major corridors. But recently a number […]
BLOG: Making higher density work
In the past I’ve written quite a bit about the reliance the city of Portland has placed on its 鈥渃enters and corridors鈥� strategy to absorb most of the new residential […]
BLOG: Houston vs. Portland
I made another trip to Houston last week, which provoked some thoughts about the contrast between what has happened as a result of planning in Portland over the last few […]
The ‘Walmartization’ of France?
The last couple of posts I’ve talked about some of the planning issues in Houston, including issues having to do with 鈥渨alkability鈥� and livability generally. I also recently spent time […]
BLOG: Is Houston the most livable city?
Last time I talked about Houston’s incredibly poor walkability 鈥� a major attribute of what makes a community livable. Of course, there are many measurements one could devise for defining […]
BLOG: Short lists revealed for OHSU projects
Industry sources say six teams of architects and general contractors are vying for Oregon Health & Science University projects in the South Waterfront District.
BLOG: Goin’ to Houston: What’s walkability?
The lack of zoning in Houston may have played a role in the incredible lack of attention to the walking environment.
BLOG: Walkability is the key to an urban quality of life
"Walkability鈥� has become the shorthand term for a range of features that help define the quality of a place.
BLOG: Division street development and parking
I had a chance this week to take a tour of part of Southeast Division Street in Portland. As you may know, there has been considerable controversy in this and […]
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
