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Portland poised to loosen review process for some projects
The Portland City Council on Thursday agreed to adopt changes to zoning rules that will exempt some affordable housing projects from lengthy Design Commission reviews.
A growing need for development oversight
The city of Portland is taking steps to bring design review to additional neighborhoods via Design Overlay Zone Amendments.
Meetings will focus on Portland urban planning efforts
The city of Portland in the next several weeks will host a series of open house events that will allow residents to provide input on two city projects influencing neighborhood growth.
The challenge of design review reform
While San Francisco suffered headaches, Denver and Seattle showed how the process can evolve efficiently.
Julie Livingston: a new approach for Portland Design Commission
Since taking over the Design Commission lead position from David Wark in July, Julie Livingston has taken steps to add structure and improve communication the the group's public meetings.
Design review changes: a plan for action
A long, twisting road lies ahead for implementation of Portland's Design Overlay Zone Assessment recommendations.
Portland set to implement DOZA recommendations
Recommendations deriving from Portland鈥檚 Design Overlay Zone Assessment (DOZA) project are beginning to be put into action by city staffers. The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday got its first briefing on how implementation may affect its work.
Portland City Council accepts Design Overlay Zone Assessment final report
An effort to analyze the Portland city design process that began more than a year ago culminated with approval this week with City Council voting unanimously to accept a final report.
So many projects, too little time
As the development boom continues in Portland, the Design Commission has its hands full meeting demand for review.
Design Commission responds to DOZA recommendations
The Portland Design Commission gave the Design Overlay Zone Assessment (DOZA) final report a mixed review during its Thursday meeting.
Portland residents chime in on design overlay talk
A consultant鈥檚 preliminary recommendations for changes were generally received well by community groups.
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
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- 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
