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Trammell Crow names Kirk Olsen vice president
DEVELOPMENT Trammell Crow Co. recently named Kirk Olsen senior vice president of its Portland business unit. He will primarily be responsible for sourcing and overseeing new office, urban and mixed-use […]
Deadline nears for PDC-owned sites in Lents
The Portland Development Commission is looking to reactivate three commercial properties in Lents by offering them up for sale or lease, but the deadline is nearing. In November, the PDC […]
Homebuilder revives Sellwood development
When Mike Harn, the owner of Portland homebuilding company Anlon Construction, was first approached about taking over a 20-unit townhome development, he wasn't interested. Then he found out where the project was located, and that made all the difference for Claybourne Commons.
WHPacific promotes Tom Jones
DEVELOPMENT WHPacific recently appointed Tom Jones vice president of development and facilities. He is responsible for enterprise development and facilities business. He has more than 30 years of industry experience, […]
University of Portland promotes J. Bryce Strang
DEVELOPMENT J. Bryce Strang recently was promoted to senior associate vice president for development at the University of Portland. He will become a member of the president’s leadership cabinet. At […]
Grant Park Village rising
After a decade of planning and with Capstone Partners as its development partner, the Arntson family is finally a bit closer to realizing its far-off vision of redeveloping the former Albina Fuel site in Northeast Portland. Capstone's $60 million Grant Park Village, which boasts one of the tallest cranes in the city, is moving full-steam ahead.
Is Hollywood ready for its close-up?
With a couple projects under its belt and two more on tap, Portland's Hollywood area appears to be picking up steam, though whether it's slated to be the city's next hot neighborhood is still open to debate.
Portland’s pop-up drive-in
Redevelopment of the 33-acre Zidell Yards along the South Waterfront may be a few years out yet, but owners aren鈥檛 waiting to activate the site.
OMSI continuing to plan development along riverfront
OMSI has hired ZGF Architects LLP to develop phase II of its district plan, which will identify development opportunities for a 6.4-acre stretch slightly south of its Water Avenue campus.
Bills face more legislative action
Bills before the Legislature have switched dance partners. The House bills are with the Senate, and the Senate Bills are with the House. A number of construction-related bills are up […]
Aaron Jones seeks 鈥榮weet spot鈥� for apartment project
Working with SERA Architects, Aaron Jones recently submitted a building permit application for a 74-unit, mixed-use apartment project at Southeast 48th Avenue and Division Street. As the rash of new development continues along lower Division Street, Jones foresees retailers pushing east, and plans to build a place for them 鈥� as well as tenants/customers 鈥� to land.
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
- 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
