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12-story building proposed for tiny West End site
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday offered generally favorable reviews of plans for a development on about one-eighth of a block.
Club, separate hotel planned in Northwest Portland
A development team's proposal calls for adaptive reuse of a historic building as well as construction of a new five-story building nearby.
Frustration mounts for development team
The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday weighed in on plans for a Pearl District project, but without much consensus.
Eugene developer tackling Lloyd District project
Mackenzie unveiled an initial design for a 15-story building with 260 apartments during a design advice hearing on Thursday.
Tower poised to set tone within RiverPlace area
The project team鈥檚 proposal for a 30-story building drew generally favorable comments from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
A timber wedge for Southeast Portland
A proposal for a residential, mid-rise building with cross-laminated timber garnered compliments from Design Commission on Thursday.
Team still refining design of Portland hotel
The latest proposal for the Choice Cambria is an improvement over one presented previously, design commissioners say, but should relate to its surroundings better.
Project’s possible ‘uphill struggle’ identified
A proposal for an office development with a below-minimum floor area ratio drew scrutiny from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
Advice given for Pearl District hotel project
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday got its first glimpse of plans for a new hotel near the North Park Blocks.
Portland’s design review pipeline dries up
The Design Commission on Thursday warned the City Council that development might not increase until destructive protests stop.
Slabtown project team receives design advice
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday got its first glimpse of one of the last remaining pieces of the Con-way Master Plan.
Proposed pharmacy design draws criticism
A proposal for a CVS pharmacy, with a drive-thru window, in Portland鈥檚 Central Eastside faces a steep climb to meet city guidelines, according to design commissioners.
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
