RiverPlace redevelopment plan continues to evolve
Massing and transportation issues linger for the master plan of a large-scale mixed-use development on eight acres in downtown Portland.
Northwest Portland building purchased
C.E. John Co. has sold the 51-unit George Besaw building in Northwest Portland for $23.625 million.
Southwest Portland proposal receives attention
Plans for an 8-acre site near the South Waterfront District call for a series of towers that would have thousands of new housing units, perhaps a hotel, retail shops and public spaces.
Mixed-use development planned in Alphabet District
A proposal to construct a five-story mixed-use building in Portland’s historic Alphabet District is scheduled to be discussed by the Bureau of Development Services on Oct. 10.
First Press Blocks building on the rise
Lease Crutcher Lewis is constructing Canvas at Press Blocks on a half-block directly east of Providence Park.
A Key development for Old Town Chinatown
Two culturally sensitive buildings, including one up to 200 feet high, are proposed for Block 25.
Plans continuing to form for historic structure
Vehicle access is at issue for the design of a renovation of the current Multnomah County Courthouse in downtown Portland.
Lloyd development attains LEED platinum rating
Hassalo on Eighth has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum rating for Neighborhood Development.
Loan secured for downtown tower project
Construction can continue apace on the 100 Columbia project in downtown Portland now that the developer has secured a $96.5 million loan.
Master plan process ahead for RiverPlace property
Representatives of GBD Architects and various Portland bureaus on Tuesday discussed infrastructure and planning issues related to redevelopment of an 8-acre site south of downtown.
‘Exciting time’ for Ankeny Blocks project
A team led by general contractor Lease Crutcher Lewis is continuing to build a six-story structure on half of a block in a Portland historic district.
Updated: Block 216 tower design approved
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday OK'd the proposal for a 35-story building in the West End despite city staffers' reservations.
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- 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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- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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