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Fight over Portland design review process looms
Portland design commissioners are preparing to state their opposition to a proposal for a two-year suspension of mandatory design reviews to help facilitate housing production.
Portland design review reform debated amid housing crisis
Design commissioners on Thursday pushed back on any blame given to design review for a slowdown in multifamily development as the city studies the process.
PSU dorm building plan draws preservation concerns
Portland design commissioners on Thursday looked at early plans for a new Portland State University residence hall, but preservationists raised concerns over replacing historic buildings.
Centennial Mills redevelopment plan still awaiting approval
The latest proposal to redevelop the Northwest Portland site is on hold as design commissioners seek conditions on river access before voting whether to grant approval.
What’s coming before the Design Commission?
The Modera Main Street project, in Goose Hollow, is scheduled to reappear before the Portland Design Commission on Thursday. Plus, advice will be given for a new hotel and a mass-timber office building.
Portland poised to loosen review process for some projects
The Portland City Council on Thursday agreed to adopt changes to zoning rules that will exempt some affordable housing projects from lengthy Design Commission reviews.
Hearing for multifamily project pushes into August
Works Progress Architecture has more work to do before its design for a multifamily building in North Portland can gain approval, design commissioners said.
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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- 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
