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Project team leaves controversy in the dust
The foundation is coming soon for a high-profile multifamily building being constructed along the Willamette riverfront in Northwest Portland.
Riverfront office buildings in Portland fetch $36.5 million
A two-building office property in the Pearl District has sold to a fund managed by Rialto Capital Management LLC.
Pearl District project’s revision wins approval
Fremont Place won preliminary approval after design changes satisfied earlier objections from Pearl District residents and the Portland City Council.
Developers decry last-minute political interference
For developers contemplating multifamily projects in Portland, the City Council鈥檚 appeals process represents a perplexing puzzle.
Portland City Council reconsiders Fremont Apartments
Overturning its previous tentative decision to uphold an appeal and deny Lincoln Property Company's proposed 17-story Fremont Apartments project between Northwest Naito Parkway and the Willamette River, the Portland City Council on Wednesday voted to reconsider the application.
Calculated, coordinated, convincing
One neighborhood association recently impressed Portland City Council with its appeal, potentially providing a model for others.
City Council rejects Pearl District proposal
In a tentative vote, the Portland City Council unanimously upheld an appeal to deny the proposal for the Fremont Apartments, planned in the Pearl District between Northwest Naito Parkway and the Willamette River.
Pearl District project’s critics speak up
The Portland City Council on Wednesday began to hear a neighborhood association鈥檚 appeal of the Design Commission鈥檚 approval of plans for the Fremont Apartments.
Killian Pacific revises plans for Pearl District project
Lovejoy Square, a 10-story mixed-use development proposed for a half-block parcel in the heart of the Pearl District, won praise from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday. The updated design reflects major changes from an earlier version.
Lloyd District mixed-use project progresses
The Portland Design Commission got its second look at a proposal for a $75 million project to build four mixed-use buildings in the Lloyd District. For the most part, commissioners liked what they saw.
Design issues remain for Fremont Apartments
Context and massing are the two issues keeping TVA Architects鈥� design for the Fremont Apartments from getting the go-ahead from the Portland Design Commission.
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- 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
