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Portland Design Commission still says yes
The panel on Thursday backed a slightly revised plan for a 23-story mixed-use building in the Pearl District after a rare remand by the City Council.
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.
Years later, mixed-use project reappears
Portland design commissioners on Thursday suggested significant revisions to two South Waterfront towers proposed by a Dallas-based developer.
Senior housing project advances
The MorningStar at Laurelhurst memory care center project won approval on Thursday via a 4-1 vote by the Portland Design Commission.
Speed bumps arise for senior living facility
Refinement is needed, Portland design commissioners say, before they can approve plans for a massive project along Northeast Sandy Boulevard.
Thumbs-up for Portland sky-bridge proposal
The Design Commission on Thursday OK'd a plan for a structure that would connect an existing residential building with a new one.
Contentious project on verge of approval
Plans call for construction in the Pearl District of a 250-foot-tall building with 160 hotel rooms and 113 residential units.
Condominiums coming to Division Street
The Portland Design Commission has approved plans for a mixed-use building to house a specific group of residents.
Work remains for South Waterfront redevelopment
A Dallas-based developer鈥檚 plans for a five-building project have a long way to go to gain approval, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Development plans ascend to new heights
A mixed-use project in the Pearl District is moving toward approval, though opposition to the proposed massing and height is ongoing.
No green light yet for Dairy Apartments
A large multifamily development proposed for the Kerns neighborhood needs additional design work before it can proceed.
Pepsi Blocks project team will have to wait
Lingering technical issues led the Portland Design Commission on Thursday to delay its vote on whether to grant land use approval for the redevelopment proposal.
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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- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
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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
