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Bracing for a flood of permit applications
Portland developers are working feverishly to get ahead of inclusionary zoning regulations the City Council is expected to adopt this fall.
Controversial project could spur change
A noticeable discrepancy between a project's approved design and the real thing is causing a stir in Portland.
Architect appointed to Portland Design Commission
Julie Livingston, an architect and senior project manager with affordable housing provider Home Forward, is the newest member of the Portland Design Commission.
Finally, a Portland Maps upgrade
Portland Maps, a GIS website operated by the city, is moving into the era of mobile technology.
Personnel changes ahead for design commission
The Portland Design Commission in the coming months will gain three new members to replace departing ones.
Plans for new South Waterfront towers proceeding
Developers working on Oregon Health & Science University projects in the South Waterfront District have applied to the city for early assistance.
Hitching up another Con-way mixed-use project
Block 290W development will offer approximately 100 housing units and an enclosed public square.
2015 Newsmakers: City of Portland Bureau of Development Services
If you want to gauge the vitality of building activity in Portland, the city鈥檚 Bureau of Development Services is a good place to start.
More apartments coming to North Portland
A developer has plans to add 104 apartment units in North Portland, slightly south of a 206-unit building under construction.
Aiming to refine project reviews
Aspects of Portland鈥檚 development review procedures are being questioned by City Commissioner Amanda Fritz.
266-unit apartment complex proposed for Southwest Portland
A local developer who owns and manages seven multifamily complexes in the area has plans to add a 266-unit, four-building apartment complex in Southwest Portland.
Assistance sought for Zidell Yards development
The architecture firm working with ZRZ Realty Co. to develop the Zidell Yards on Feb. 9 applied to the city for early assistance with the next phase.
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
