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Twitter, social media help public involvement process
When writing a story earlier this week on the public involvement process for development projects receiving public support in Portland. I had more information than I could possibly fit in […]
How Richard Cho is like good developer
I’m a huge basketball fan. And considering I was born and raised in Oregon, I am a die-hard Portland Trail Blazers fan. While listening to the various interviews with the […]
What’s next for the Rose Quarter?
Mayor Sam Adams and the development team behind the Blazer’s Jumptown proposal ascended the stage at the Gerding Theater last night, presumably, to discuss their vision for the Rose Quarter […]
Luxury development at Disney World looks like a gamble
Walt Disney World has always been a magical place. But it’s going to take true magic for Walt Disney Company to pull of its most recent endeavor, constructing a luxury […]
Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown not the first inhabited by Chinese
The area of downtown Portland known as Chinatown/Old Town wasn’t the first place settled by Chinese immigrants in Portland. This weekend, I took a walking tour of Portland’s Chinatown with […]
Portland City Council approves Division Street plan
A plan to improve traveling conditions for autos, bikes and pedestrians along Southeast Division Street between Southeast 10th and 39th avenues got the nod from Portland City Council today.
Designation of urban, rural reserves taking shape across the state
On the heels of Metro’s vote approving urban reserves for Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties, some smaller communities around the state are making similar efforts to create long-term land use […]
Portland urban reserve designations set precedent for growth management in U.S.
Metro’s vote yesterday to approve urban reserves for Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties was more important than just defining what land could and could not be included in the urban […]
A few things to bear in mind when becoming an Oregon landlord
I’ve recently started the oh-so-fun process of purchasing a house. Considering I just don’t make that much money, and my friends don’t either, I am going to lease out a […]
Another Memorial Coliseum
Preservationists in Pittsburgh are waging a battle to save another funky ’60s arena Mellon Arena, which is also known as The Igloo for its giant, domed retractable roof. Constructed in […]
How about a $5 billion bridge?
While the effort to replace the Interstate 5 bridge crossing between Portland and Vancouver, Wash., has attracted attention for its multibillion-dollar price tag, it wouldn’t be the most expensive new […]
Portland’s Memorial Coliseum RFP on hold indefinitely
I just got off the phone with Kevin Brake, Portland Development Commission’s project manager for the Rose Quarter Development project. He says the RFP for the reuse of Memorial Coliseum […]
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
- 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
