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Design advice given on Adidas expansion plan
Designers of the proposed Adidas Village expansion in North Portland are working to balance glass, wood and other materials in three buildings that would be constructed on the athletic apparel manufacturer鈥檚 campus.
Concept questioned by Design Commission
Plans for an eight-story mixed-use building in Northeast Portland require additional work, according to commissioners.
Design Commission gets first look at Adidas plans
Adidas鈥� plans for three new buildings on its North Portland campus met with a generally positive reception from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday, but neighbors showed up in force to critique the proposed expansion.
Project proposal’s public debut is a hit
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday raved about plans for a mixed-use building in the Central Eastside Industrial District.
Alphabet Historic District project inches forward
A project proposed in Portland鈥檚 Alphabet Historic District faced another hurdle as the Historic Landmarks Commission discussed issues at a second design advice hearing on Monday.
Gateway affordable housing project on track
A design review hearing is in the works for a 157-unit project planned by Northwest Housing Alternatives.
Storage facility eyed for Lloyd District property
A three-story building with self-storage space and ground-floor retail space could be coming to the Lloyd District next to Benson Polytechnic High School.
Changes recommended for mall renovation
Beauty may be only skin deep, but Portland design commissioners would like a little more beauty on the skin of a proposed Lloyd Center movie theater conversion.
Design Commission weighs in on OMSI master plan
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday got its first look at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry鈥檚 master plan for development around its Southeast Portland campus, and overall was encouraged by progress being made.
Two teams receive encouraging design advice
Portland design commissioners on Thursday praised designs while giving advice for two projects.
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
