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Brian Owendoff, VP at Capacity Commercial Group
Brian Owendoff arrived in Portland in 2008. He left a real estate career in Cleveland, where, in his words, he was beating the green drum and no one was listening. […]
Owendoff hired by Capacity Commercial
Commercial real estate veteran Brian Owendoff, who was relieved of his duties as managing director of the Portland offices of CB Richard Ellis earlier this year, has landed a new gig in town.
Brian Owendoff fired after commenting online
Brian Owendoff has been relieved of his duties as managing director of the Portland office of CB Richard Ellis, Portland's largest commercial real estate firms.
Innovative industrial land plan proposed for Oregon
A business group is asking Oregon legislators to create a state-run department that would focus on making industrial land easier to buy and develop.
City’s office shortfall is suburbs’ gain
In 2009, local real estate brokers noticed that businesses were deserting office spaces in suburbs such as Tigard and Tualatin in favor of some in downtown Portland. Now, interest seems to be shifting back to the suburbs. But they are not necessarily desirable to businesses.
Twitter, social media help public involvement process
When writing a story earlier this week on the public involvement process for development projects receiving public support in Portland. I had more information than I could possibly fit in […]
Twitter, social media help public involvement process
When writing a story earlier this week on the public involvement process for development projects receiving public support in Portland. I had more information than I could possibly fit in […]
Portland public process a hindrance for many
While developers around town may agree that Portland's public involvement policy is among the most extensive in the nation, they disagree on the extent of the process' benefits.
More manufacturing jobs require more land
Greenlight Greater Portland predicts the Portland area will add 12,500 manufacturing jobs by 2015. Where those jobs will be put on Portland's limited industrial lands is a challenge for business recruiters.
The medicine for ‘not in my backyard’
Developers have come up with strategies to deal with a kind of knee-jerk opposition to certain projects. The attitude, called NIMBYism for "not in my back yard," has required industry leaders to plan in advance and put their smooth talkers to the front of the line.
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
