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Third time is the charm for Block 37
The design for a six-story, mixed-use building in the South Waterfront District finally has city approval.
Development Review Advisory Committee has vacancies
The Portland Bureau of Development Services is seeking applications from design professionals and major facilities landowners interested in filling two vacancies on the Development Review Advisory Committee.
Block 37 design not ready yet
GBD Architects' design for a six-story South Waterfront building needs more work to gain city approval.
Design conflict in South Waterfront District
The design for a six-story mixed-use building planned in the South Waterfront District deviates from a string of nearby towers, and that bothers neighbors.
Designing for debt forgiveness?
A bill introduced to Congress last month would offer new architects help paying off their student loan debt in return for community service.
Banking on South Waterfront鈥檚 growth potential
Mack Urban, a young development company, believes the South Waterfront District has all the necessary ingredients for growth.
Ground work under way at Pearl District apartment project
Crews with general contractor Lorentz Bruun Construction and Geotech Foundation West. worked this week on the installation of 165 rammed aggregate piers at the Pearl District site of the Janey […]
A new look for Big Pink
Turner Construction Co. is renovating the lobby and atrium of the U.S. Bancorp Tower in downtown Portland. The $12 million to $14 million project to modernize the tower and adjacent […]
Lloyd District building demolished for mixed-use project
Crews with Staton Companies are demolishing a two-story Lloyd District building to make room for a new mixed-use apartment building. The GBD Architects-designed project will feature 186 residential units and […]
Passive House apartments on N. Williams moving along
Lorentz Bruun Construction crews worked Tuesday to install a sewer line connection into the Kiln apartments, a 20-unit project at the corner of North Williams Avenue and Beech Street formerly […]
GBD combines two brands into one Los Angeles hotel
For a $172 million Marriott Hotels & Resorts project, GBD Architects was challenged to combine two brands 鈥� Courtyard and Residence Inn 鈥� into one structure.
Ideas tossed around for redevelopment of Northwest Portland Con-way site
Developers, architects, Con-way officials and others are ironing out details for the Con-way development site in Northwest Portland. At play is the fate of proposed parks, housing diversity and building heights, among other issues.
News
- $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
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
