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Construction excise tax proposal may soon be approved
Portland city councilors indicated on Thursday they will support a proposed construction excise tax when it goes to final vote next week.
Hales pushing for greater use of deconstruction
The Portland City Council on Wednesday will hear a proposal to require deconstruction for some structures.
Japanese dignitaries gain education in urban planning
Officials recently had an opportunity to share with Japanese visitors how Portland is benefiting from past decisions about urban planning.
Office building becomes temporary homeless shelter
With support from the city of Portland, Washington Center this week opened as a nighttime shelter for homeless men.
Deconstruction grants still up for grabs
The city of Portland has around $25,000 remaining in grant money available to people interested in deconstructing their home.
Hales ends plan to establish demolition tax
After dropping his plan to charge developers $25,000 for razing habitable single-family homes, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales is now looking for other ways to pay for affordable housing.
Chef, marketplace advocate Ron Paul dies
Local-food proponent and Portland restaurateur Ronald M. Paul died Dec. 21 of complications from cancer. He was 65.
Amendment could be tacked onto zoning code changes
The Portland City Council on Wednesday will consider an amendment to proposed zoning code changes that would loosen the rules on accessory structures.
PDC halts Centennial Mills redevelopment
The city of Portland won鈥檛 negotiate a binding agreement with Harsch Investment Properties.
Four new Lents projects unveiled
Four projects moving ahead in Lents are expected to help boost the Southeast Portland neighborhood.
City becoming desperate for more affordable housing
With affordable housing now the city鈥檚 top priority, the Portland City Council is asking developers to do more.
Interest in AIA Portland awards up from last year
AIA Portland's annual awards event has drawn more than 80 entries 鈥� up from 60 last year.
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
