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Design changes arrive at Lloyd Center
New plans are being formed for a renovation of a Portland mall in response to shifting market conditions.
Pearl District senior housing project advances
The Holden of Pearl project team received design advice from the Portland Design Commission for the second time on Thursday.
Proposal for living building in Old Town draws praise
PAE Living Building, a planned five-story structure in the Skidmore/Old Town Historic District, could become the first in Portland to be certified as a living building.
Mixed-use tower proposed for Pearl District
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday provided advice for the team planning a 23-story hotel/apartment building on a quarter-block.
Tower update: stepping into podium design
The Portland Design Commission provided the Block 216 project team more design advice, including a recommendation to improve the relationship between the tower and the base.
Pepsi Blocks project team receives design advice
Designers with Mithun, a Seattle-based architecture firm, are working to integrate a public plaza into the multi-block Pepsi Blocks development planned off of Sandy Boulevard in Northeast Portland.
Possibly willing to bend for a loop
The Portland Design Commission could approve a change to the setback requirement for a proposed 35-story tower along the Green Loop route.
Block 216 project team faces tough questions
The proposal for a 35-story tower in the West End, in downtown, needs a lot of work, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Art museum’s project still in design phase
Plans for the Portland Art Museum鈥檚 Rothko Pavilion project will return before the Historic Landmarks Commission on Aug. 27 for design advice.
Public project in Portland poses problems
The team designing a replacement for Lincoln High School in Goose Hollow is facing context challenges.
Design Commission takes look at plans for big site
A superblock development proposed to replace the former PepsiCo bottling facility along Sandy Boulevard met a generally positive reception from the Portland Design Commission.
Design commissioners: plans need refinement
The adequacy of a panel material emerged as the main point of contention for a proposed seven-story mixed-use building proposed for West Burnside Street.
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
