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Goose Hollow project’s design progressing
The team developing a 175-foot tower in the Goose Hollow neighborhood is continuing to refine the design. The Portland Design Commission on Thursday got another look at plans.
Out with hotel, in with residential building
After previously gaining approval for a project on a Central Eastside property, a development team now has a different proposal.
Mass-timber tower in the works for Portland property
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday got its first look at Welby, proposed as a 15-story, mixed-use building in the Pearl District.
Team planning multifamily project opts for mass plywood
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday weighed in on plans for an eight-story building with approximately 90 residential units.
Central Eastside proposal scrutinized
A proposal for an eight-story mixed-use building in Portland鈥檚 Central Eastside drew skeptical responses from members of the Historic Landmarks Commission this week.
Buckman project team receives design advice
Portland's Historic Landmarks Commission recently weighed in on plans to add a mixed-use building next to the Troy Laundry Building.
Building proposal found overwhelming
Portland鈥檚 Historic Landmarks Commission has suggested that revisions take place before the project team returns for another hearing.
Old neighborhood presents a new challenge
The team planning to replace the Westwind Apartments building with a new one in Old Town Chinatown is aiming to balance cost and context.
RiverPlace redevelopment plan continues to evolve
Massing and transportation issues linger for the master plan of a large-scale mixed-use development on eight acres in downtown Portland.
Outdoor spaces trouble OHSU expansion plans
Design commissioners on Thursday asked for better connections to a garden that would be outside of the 14-story addition.
Southwest Portland proposal receives attention
Plans for an 8-acre site near the South Waterfront District call for a series of towers that would have thousands of new housing units, perhaps a hotel, retail shops and public spaces.
Pearl District project moving toward approval
The design of the proposed Portland Proper hotel is on the right track, but a few details need to be worked out, according to the Design Commission.
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
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- 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
