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One development decision, one delay
While a South Waterfront mixed-use project received the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 approval on Thursday, one in the Northwest District must wait.
Buckman project almost gets green light
A proposal for a new mixed-use building in the Buckman neighborhood wasn't approved Thursday by Portland design commissioners; however, they believe TVA Architects is on the right track.
Design changes requested for mixed-use building
It鈥檚 back to the drawing board for a Portland architecture firm after design commissioners last week denied the proposal for a mixed-use building.
Downtown hotel’s design wins approval
The Portland Design Commission voted 6-0 to approve DLR Group鈥檚 design for a Graves Hospitality hotel at Southwest 10th Avenue and Alder Street. The 鈥渂outique lifestyle鈥� hotel will reach 12 stories and include 197 guest rooms.
Design Commission’s decision aids project
The Portland Design Commission shot down the St Johns Neighborhood Association鈥檚 appeal of staff approval given to the Central Lofts project at 8608 N. Lombard Street, by a 4-0 vote on Thursday.
The challenge of design review reform
While San Francisco suffered headaches, Denver and Seattle showed how the process can evolve efficiently.
Design issues remain for Fremont Apartments
Context and massing are the two issues keeping TVA Architects鈥� design for the Fremont Apartments from getting the go-ahead from the Portland Design Commission.
City Council rejects appeal of Block 290 approval
The City Council on Wednesday finalized a previous 4-1 vote denying the Northwest District Association鈥檚 appeal of the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 unanimous approval of the Block 290 project.
Design for 20-story building gets go-ahead
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday voted 5-0 to approve plans for a mixed-use tower at 140 S.W. Columbia St.
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.
Food carts may not fit into hotel project proposal
The team designing an 11-story boutique hotel for the northwest corner of Southwest 10th Avenue and Alder Street received advice from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
Project proposal’s parking problem perplexes people
The team designing a 20-story mixed-use tower for 140 S.W. Columbia St., is struggling to incorporate parking in a way that gains the Portland Design Commission's approval.
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- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
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- 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
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- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
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