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Fore! Industrial park on its way
Plans are moving forward to redevelop 138 acres into a mix of industrial space and open space.
Public comments sought on reservoirs
City planners are seeking public comments on plans to demolish a historic building and reservoirs in Portland鈥檚 Washington Park.
Responding to a ramp-up
The hectic pace of development in Portland has spawned efforts to streamline land use procedures.
Hilton hotel coming to downtown Portland
Developers are seeking design review of a proposal to build The Porter, a 16-story luxury hotel, on the former Pendleton Building property at 202-218 S.W. Jefferson St. in downtown Portland.
‘Miracle’ coming to Northeast Portland
Developers of the Miracles Central project have applied to the city for a commercial building permit.
Contributing historic structure could be demolished
A North Portland historic home in the Boise neighborhood will be razed in May if an alternative to demolition isn鈥檛 found.
Multifamily project criticized for lack of parking
Neighbors dislike plans for a Northwest Portland apartment complex with no parking, but the developer says zoning restrictions prevent construction of underground parking.
City preparing to decommission Mount Tabor Park reservoirs
Portland Water Bureau officials, in an effort to comply with federal regulations, are moving ahead with a project to disconnect the three open reservoirs at Mount Tabor Park by the end of next year.
Door opens via experience with prefabricated framing
Experience using a patented system helped a Washington contractor land a project in Portland.
Revamping city bureau to expedite volume
When Portland's Bureau of Development Services received approval 鈥� and funding 鈥� in March to hire 18 new employees, Land Use Division Manager Rebecca Esau knew it would not come in time to stave off the department's summer rush.
BLOG: As restaurateur moves on, developer moves in
Urban Development Group has applied to the Bureau of Development Services for early assistance with a potential project at 1300 E. Burnside St., where the Old Wives' Tales restaurant closed earlier this month.
City permitting showing signs of life after recession
Portland聙's Bureau of Development Services has rehired 50 of the employees who were previously laid off because of impacts related to the recession.
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
