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Portland Central City code changes in development
Portland planners presented to the Design Commission potential Central City code amendments to boost housing and support downtown revitalization.
Eco-roofs growing into urban role in Portland
With Central City 2035 plan requirements now in effect, more new buildings may come with greenish tops.
Portland eco-roofs standard presenting challenges
Architects looking to circumvent the city requirement, in particular when solar panels are competing for space.
Green roof coming to Portland City Hall
A proposal to improve the 123-year-old building was approved by the Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday.
Not enough green for green roofs
As the city of Portland has shifted financial resources toward affordable housing initiatives, some green roof stakeholders are calling for new incentives.
Gunderson tries out habitat roof
In the midst of a concrete industrial park in Northwest Portland, a new habitat roof breaks up the gray. Gunderson LLC, a subsidiary of The Greenbrier Cos., unveiled this month a 1,000-square-foot island of green space over above-ground fuel tanks.
‘Recession-proof’ eco-roofs
State and local government programs are helping make green roofs a booming industry in an otherwise tight construction climate. Landscape architecture blog “The Dirt” covered a national green roof event […]
‘Recession-proof’ eco-roofs
State and local government programs are helping make green roofs a booming industry in an otherwise tight construction climate. Landscape architecture blog “The Dirt” covered a national green roof event […]
Portland eco-roof incentive program reopens in April
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is re-opening for applications a program that offsets the price of installing eco-roofs. The city of Portland eco-roof program will start accepting applications April 1 for the sixth time since the program began in 2008.
Portland preps for eco-roof event
More than 60 designers, landscapers, contractors and architects will be in Portland next week to learn about the latest trends in the world of eco-roofs when the city hosts Ecoroof Portland 2011.
Ecoroof Portland event scheduled for March 18
Repeat performances aren’t just for the theater. The city of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services has announced it will bring back its standing-room-only event, Ecoroof Portland. This year, the daylong […]
Contract gives Portland minority, women firms eco-roof work
In a recent contract for a Portland eco-roof program, the city has contracted 30 to 40 percent of the work with Snyder Roofing, Verde and other minority- and women-owned firms to install eco-roofs at prominent minority gathering places.
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
