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Planning under way for development east of Wilsonville
A team planning development of the 鈥淔rog Pond Area鈥� east of Wilsonville is asking for public input on proposed plans for the 500-acre parcel surrounding the Frog Pond Grange on Southwest Stafford Road.
Controversial Lake Oswego development given OK
Development in Lake Oswego of a proposed mixed-use project that drew opposition can move forward, according to City Council.
Student housing high-rise possible near PSU
Benson Angelo and Tom Harrington of Core Campus LLC last week applied for early assistance from the Portland Bureau of Development Services in regard to plans for a 13- to 15-story mixed-use complex with 97 underground parking spaces on Southwest Harrison Street.
Reviving a renowned architect’s design
The new owners of the Oregonian Building, in downtown Portland, are investing in a substantial renovation.
Building permit sought for East Portland project
The building that for 34 years housed the Old Wives鈥� Tales restaurant may soon be razed to make way for a new four-story building.
Growth spurt for Independence
Sizable industrial, lodging and housing projects are moving forward in the Polk County city.
Multifamily project criticized for lack of parking
Neighbors dislike plans for a Northwest Portland apartment complex with no parking, but the developer says zoning restrictions prevent construction of underground parking.
Portland parking lot could become vacation rentals
Wyndham Worldwide has requested early assistance from the Bureau of Development Services for a proposed six-story, 67,000-square-foot building at 221 S.W. Naito Blvd. on what is now a parking lot.
Eyeing a ‘new hub of activity’
A 117-year-old vacant building in Old Town Chinatown may soon become creative office space.
Lents Town Center opportunities presented
Land parcels and financial incentives are available for developers interested in helping expand the Lents Town Center.
Students pitch mixed-use development for North Pearl District
Six students from Portland State University鈥檚 Center for Real Estate last week presented their vision for a $53 million mixed-use development in the 1600 block of Northwest Thurman Street.
Preliminary design pitched for 204-room hotel in downtown
Bob Matkin from Mortenson Construction and Jon McAuley from SERA Architects on Friday met with the Portland Design Commission to discuss preliminary plans for a 13-story, 115,000-square-foot structure at 820-838 S.W. Third Ave.
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- $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
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
