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Demolition of Oregonian Publishing buildings proposed
Urban Renaissance Group is proposing to demolish buildings near Southwest 17th Avenue and Yamhill Street and redevelop the two parcels.
Architects’ appreciation extends beyond buildings
Portland has many buildings that appeal to its architects, but the city鈥檚 layout and a decision decades ago to create open public spaces also are significant, they say.
Photos: New mixed-use building opens in Lloyd District
The Union, a six-story building in Portland's Lloyd District, contains units ranging in size from studios to two-bedroom units as well as ground-floor retail space and live-work space.
Pearl District building sells for $45 million
A luxury apartment building in the Pearl District has sold for $45 million to a Singapore-based company.
Quick approval for Pearl District project
A proposal for a new eight-story office building in the Pearl District received unanimous approval from the Portland Design Commission last week at its first design review.
Volunteers’ reach extends worldwide
Architects Without Borders-Oregon is designing schools and health care clinics overseas.
Giant project takes a big step forward
The Portland Design Commission approved plans for the Oregon Square superblock project recently.
A sign of an office-market rebound
Construction of the Pearl West mid-rise office building is scheduled to finish next summer.
Oregon Square plans still need some work
GBD Architects principal Kyle Anderson, in an effort to get the green light for Oregon Square on Thursday, spent more than four hours before the Portland Design Commission and left with a date to return.
Designs for Zidell Yards office buildings draw praise
Plans to construct two new office buildings at Zidell Yards, in the South Waterfront District, may be on track to soon move ahead.
Zidell Yards projects submitted to city design review
On Monday, ZRZ submitted designs for blocks 4 and 6 at Zidell Yards to the Portland Design Commission for review.
More revisions in store for Oregon Square
After six hours of discussion at a Thursday meeting, the Portland Design Commission seemed pleased with parts of the latest design of a huge development in the Lloyd District. But other areas need more work, so the developer was asked to come back for another review in October.
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- $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
