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Portland Design Commission advises Ida B. Wells HS rebuild team
Commissioners weighed in on updated plans for the $349 million project to modernize the school's campus in Southwest Portland.
On the Boards: Belmont Library modernization
An approximately 6,000-square-foot Multnomah County Library branch will soon receive improvements and grow to around 15,000 square feet.
Modernization in store for Portland school
The school is an approximately 13.56-acre site. The proposal includes the retention of the 1909 portion of the existing building and redevelopment of the remaining site.
Oregon buildings, firms land on national awards list
Portland projects and firms were well-represented at the recent 2021 American Architecture Awards.
Building Blocks: New high school campus
A new campus for De La Salle North Catholic High School opened recently in Northeast Portland.
Diverse design teams selected for library projects
Women of color will lead the design process for the first four Multnomah County public library projects that were approved in November 2020, county officials announced on Monday.
Industry pros striving to create healthier buildings
While many real estate investors expect demand for healthy buildings to increase in the years ahead, securing the appropriate materials for such projects can be a challenge.
On the Boards: PCC Metropolitan Workforce Training Center
Bora Architecture & Interiors has designed for PCC a new two-story, 50,000-square-foot building. Plans call for a mass-timber structure with a wood veneer panel exterior.
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
