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Oregon’s reputation could be hurting commercial development
Could Oregon’s label of being unfriendly to big business be hurting the local commercial real estate market? The Oregonian’s Brent Hunsberger reported today that Oregon ranks 38 on the Chief […]
Oregon cities waive system development fees
Lowering system development charges, and in some cases scrapping them all together, has become a tool used by municipal governments to stimulate development and entice business to the area. This […]
NIMBYism, it’s democracy
I wanted to go a bit more in-depth on the issue of NIMBYism in response to an article I wrote earlier this week on the topic. NIMBY stands for not […]
Memorial Coliseum saga continues
How many development teams does it take to reuse Memorial Coliseum? The city is betting on three as a ‘joint’ RFP process continues into next week. Mayor Sam Adams on […]
Affordable housing as an investment
Yesterday I was afforded the opportunity to listen to a handful of presentations at the 17th Annual Affordable Housing Conference hosted by Miller Nash LLP. One that proved to be […]
Update on Centennial Mills redevelopment project
I wanted to take some time out today to give an update on the Centennial Mills redevelopment project. I had the pleasure of speaking with Shaheen Sadeghi, founder of LAB […]
Dump your Flash site
The buzz on the Web today is Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ thoughts on Flash. Not surprisingly, they’re not good ones. Flash, made by Adobe, is used for animation and interactivity […]
Park Avenue West campaigns for PDC lease
Friday I was afforded the opportunity to meet with Vanessa Sturgeon of TMT Development, Rex Smith of Fought & Company and Shannon McCarthy Berg of Gallatin Public Affairs. As I […]
Crossing the Columbia: One more perspective
Though it didn't come in time for our print edition, architect William C. Tripp did take some time today to answer a few questions on his ideas for the Columbia River Crossing.
Columbia River Crossing update
Ever since it was announced that the I-5 bridge between Portland and Vancouver needed to be replaced, the Columbia River Crossing has been traversing troubled waters.
Jumbo loan? No problem
Big mortgages aren’t dead, and there’s a huge project in Bellevue, Wash. to prove it. The high-end Bellevue Towers condominium project has had trouble selling its 550 units. Union Bank […]
Oregon City Rivers project suspended
Developer CenterCal announced yesterday it is suspending the Rivers project in Oregon City. Principal Fred Bruning blamed division in the city council that "seems to be causing factions to appear within the community," according to a letter Bruning wrote to the city.
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
