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Blog: A new blueprint for Portland鈥檚 future
Well, it's finally out. After many years of public meetings, extensive staff research and discussions with other agencies and among city bureaus, the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has produced the 2035 Comprehensive Draft Proposed Plan.
BLOG: How do we revitalize east Portland?
I have written generally before about the opportunities for change presented by ongoing planning projects in east Portland, and now things are really starting to come into sharper focus as […]
BLOG: Architectural scavenger hunt is engaging way to network
Groups trekked around Portland State University looking for buildings that matched the clues in the Construction Specifications Institute Portland chapter's third annual architectural scavenger hunt.
BLOG: The tragedy of Lake Tahoe
I just returned from the Lake Tahoe area after spending the week at a cabin on the edge of the Desolation Wilderness, an incredibly beautiful natural area on the west […]
BLOG: Design review and the planning process
In a previous post I mentioned the importance of design review in trying to get the city we’ve planned for. Unfortunately, the design review process in Oregon is artificially constrained […]
BLOG: When historic preservation is more than just a pretty facade
Charleston, S.C., the home of the U.S. historic preservation movement, has helped to create a great surge in the viability of conserving older structures.
BLOG: Wyden is key figure in effort to find transportation money
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has tasked members with finding by the end of the month a bipartisan solution to revive the cash-strapped Highway Trust Fund.
BLOG: Group seeks to help streamline design review process
Portland Urban Design Panel members want to help shorten the backlog of projects awaiting the Portland Design Commission by becoming intermediary advisers in the review process.
BLOG: Pioneering women architects鈥� stories come to life
The MatriArchs exhibit, featuring comments from many Oregon women architects, makes a strong impression.
BLOG: Key elements of Portland鈥檚 new Comprehensive Plan
As I’ve mentioned before, the city of Portland is currently engaged in the most important planning work for any community: preparing a new comprehensive plan. The last time this was […]
BLOG: Pushing Portland toward less reliance on cars
Portland Bureau of Transportation Director Leah Treat has a vision to make city streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
BLOG: Yes, building height is an urban design issue
While a building's design is the provenance of architecture, its height and how it functions should be dictated by the context in which it is to be placed, which is where urban design comes in.
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
