Redevelopment under Burnside Bridge could take the skeeze out of Old Town
The area beneath the Burnside Bridge has been most strongly associated with Saturday Market. For years, the weekly craft market brought life and vitality to the sheltered area and turned what was normally an empty lot into one of Portland's most active mercantile areas.
Portland restores another soon-to-be-famous sign
The Butte Hotel has sat at the corner of NW 5th and Davis since 1912, making it as old as the larger, higher-end hotels in town (for comparison: the Benson was also built in 1912, the Heathman in 1927, and the Governor in 1909.)
Rose Quarter development on track, regardless of NBA lockout
Lockout or not, the Rose Quarter is keeping busy
Election results: urban renewal in Beaverton, Clackamas County
Tuesday's Portland-area elections put a focus on Urban Renewal in two different areas: Beaverton and Clackamas County.
Will iPad voting impact school development issues on the ballot?
The use of iPad voting may become a popular option for Oregon constituents.
Columbia River Crossing is starting to feel like the aerial tram all over again
Remember the Portland Aerial Tram? That fantastic sky-bound cable car cost $57 million after initial estimates set the project around a quarter of that final figure; the CRC is currently estimated to cost $3.1 billion.
One Waterfront Place may be ready before Park Avenue West, broker claims
TMT Development added some certainty to its big hole in the ground last week, announcing that construction on the Park Avenue West office tower would resume... though likely not before 2013. That leads us to ask... what's happening with Portland's other long-unbuilt office tower, One Waterfront Place?
Low-income senior living seemingly on the rise, especially in the ‘burbs
The Knoll at Tigard is a recent project that could spell opportunity for low-income housing developers.
Park Avenue West restarting in 2013
It's the news today: work will re-start at the hole-behind-Nordstrom in 2013!
Empty block in North Portland called the ‘Fremont Forest’
The block between North Fremont and Cook streets resembles a forest more than anything else. The vegetation isn’t just a layer of grass or a few small plants ― whole trees have grown up inside the space, speaking to years of disuse ― some residents have taken to calling it the "Fremont Forest."
Oregon ranks No. 7 nationwide for wind projects
Oregon ranks No. 7 in the country for wind energy projects after the third quarter of 2011, according to a report from the American Wind Energy Association. Washington ranks No. 6.
The Bermuda Triangle of dorms could spell opportunity in Portland
The upcoming College Station building (read an in-depth story here) will add 978 beds to Portland State's on-campus population. It also means there will be three dorms in as many blocks.
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 — 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







