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City Council favoring proposed changes for accessory structures
The Portland City Council is expected to vote later this month on proposed revisions to accessory structure design guidelines.
Map app’s latest version performing ‘especially well’
Portland city officials are continuing to refine the Map App that citizens can use to learn more about the 2035 Comprehensive Plan.
New incentives for affordable housing proposed
The Portland City Council next month could vote to direct city staff to create a streamlined bonus system for developers.
Height limit cramping county
Multnomah County Health Department officials want a taller building than Portland zoning allows.
A plan to spur green building
City and county officials this week released a draft of their joint 2015 Climate Action Plan.
Public can weigh in on Climate Action Plan
The six-week public comment period will soon open for the draft city of Portland and Multnomah County 2015 Climate Action Plan.
Open house Thursday for Southeast Quadrant plan
The public will be able to learn more about planning for the future of the Southeast Quadrant during an open house at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center.
Planners to discuss possible mixed-use zoning tweaks
Portland planners this month will host two public meetings to share potential revisions to city mixed-use zoning designations, development and design standards.
Bidding to redefine Irvington
Some Irvington residents want their properties' inclusion in the historic district reversed.
A green step for real estate
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has launched an informational campaign aimed at educating owners what would be required if the City Council in April 2015 approves a proposed ordinance requiring building owners to participate in an Energy Star-affiliated Energy Performance Reporting Policy.
A transportation quandary
Central Eastside stakeholders are wary of city staffers鈥� proposed changes to their district.
Public invited into process to tweak mixed-use zoning
Portland planners next week will host two public workshops to gather input on preliminary concepts for new mixed-use zoning designations.
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
