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Design review changes: a plan for action
A long, twisting road lies ahead for implementation of Portland's Design Overlay Zone Assessment recommendations.
Mixed-use building proposal approved
The Portland Design Commission gave conditional approval to plans for a mixed-use building with 138 residential units at Southwest 16th Avenue and Burnside Street.
So many projects, too little time
As the development boom continues in Portland, the Design Commission has its hands full meeting demand for review.
Raleigh 22 project design receives approval
The Portland Design Commission approved SERA Architects鈥� proposal for the Raleigh 22 apartment building on Thursday.
Ankeny Apartments project appeal extended
The Portland City Council on Wednesday decided to continue next month its hearing on the appeal of the Design Commission鈥檚 denial of the Ankeny Apartments project.
Ladd’s Addition project design approved
Despite objections from several citizens, the Portland Design Commission on Thursday unanimously (6-0) approved plans for Ladd鈥檚 Addition Flats, as designed by Hacker.
Press Blocks design returned for revisions
Metaphorical flourish wasn鈥檛 enough to convince the Portland Design Commission to approve plans for the proposed Press Blocks development.
Three projects’ designs receive approval
The Portland Design Commission approved all three of the projects it reviewed on Thursday.
Convention Center hotel’s design nearly set
The long-planned project to build a massive hotel near the Oregon Convention Center is close to gaining approval.
Framework tower, two other projects approved
A Lloyd District superblock developed by Capref Lloyd Center LLC was among three projects recently approved by the Portland Design Commission.
A couple of projects on a road to approval
The Portland Design Commission is expected to soon OK plans for a cross-laminated timber tower and a huge hotel near the Oregon Convention Center.
Project hits wrong note with design commissioners
Gerding Edlen's proposed project at 5 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. will have an L-shaped 12-foot tower atop a five-story plinth.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
Commentary
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- 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
