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Novick shares ideas to refine proposed street fee
Portland City Commissioner Steve Novick and Mayor Charlie Hales this summer are spearheading three work groups to learn more about how the proposed street fee could be tweaked.
Mayor delays vote on proposed charter amendment
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales, facing increased opposition over a planned street fee, last week tabled a vote on a proposed charter amendment that would dedicate street fee revenues toward road and sidewalk maintenance.
Dwindling funds and exemptions
Public dollars for affordable housing are hard to come by. 鈥淲hen we first became a bureau back in 2010, we had roughly $60 million in development funds, and it has […]
Portland City Council will wait to vote on street fee
Portland City Council has delayed until November its vote on a controversial street fee after concerns were raised about how it would affect low-income residents and small businesses.
Advocating for unity in construction safety
During Construction Safety Week in Portland, competing builders are uniting to pursue a common goal: zero-accident work sites.
Hales proposing hefty overhaul of Portland鈥檚 URAs
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales will present to City Council a resolution that would significantly alter six of 11 urban renewal areas. The changes, according to Hales' office, would provide $158 million to local taxing jurisdictions over 30 years.
Controversial development won’t include Trader Joe鈥檚
A last-ditch effort to lure Trader Joe's back to an $8 million development planned on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard has failed.
The New Guy: Portland Mayor Charlie Hales
If anyone can attest to the challenges that Portland Mayor Charlie Hales faces in the coming year, it’s a fellow tri-county mayor and Hales’ chief of staff, a political veteran […]
Sam Adams鈥� legacy in shadow of recession
Portland Mayor Sam Adams is just days away from leaving office. When it comes to the development, what kind of legacy will he leave behind? Read what some local industry leaders say, and then weigh in with your opinion.
Portland mayoral candidates tackle development topics
Board members of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Oregon recently interviewed candidates for Portland鈥檚 mayor and got their views on issues related to the building industry.
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
