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Building Blocks: Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
The Reser Center features a 550-seat theater; an art gallery; rehearsal, workshop and meeting space; a lobby; an outdoor plaza and an adjacent parking structure.
A new chapter for Portland real estate pillar
Reorganization of Gerding Edlen into two separate firms is "kind of a natural transition," according to co-founder Mark Edlen.
Security Properties nabs two major Portland properties
A Seattle real estate firm has acquired two major Portland-area multifamily properties, the company announced Monday.
Natural elements bring mixed-use building to life
Recently, while crews applied finishing touches to 5 MLK in Portland's Central Eastside, Chicago-based architects discussed the building鈥檚 design.
First a park, now a mixed-use building
On the rise in Portland鈥檚 Gateway area is a mixed-use development that will be exactly that -- a mix of affordable and market-rate housing, offices, retail space and more.
Group taking action to preserve affordable housing
A partnership formed last year by Gerding Edlen and Meyer Memorial Trust aims to purchase and upgrade multifamily properties, and then offer units at affordable rates.
Mixed-use project construction proceeding in Gateway
Halsey 106 will be roughly U-shaped, with one 鈥渁rm鈥� holding two stories of offices and the other holding six stories of housing -- including 52 affordable units.
5 MLK project site still a hive of activity
Skilled craftspeople continue to swarm the 5 MLK project site in Portland even as the anticipated spring 2020 completion date approaches.
25-story tower project attracts Chicago investor
Construction of a 25-story tower in Portland鈥檚 West End is due to begin in early 2020 after the development team received a substantial investment from a Chicago-based group.
OMSI master plan continues to move closer to fruition
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday provided another set of opinions on the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry鈥檚 master plan, and mostly approved of the concept.
Creating the world’s largest Living Building
Construction is expected to start later this year on a groundbreaking project in Portland's Skidmore/Old Town Historic District.
Portland commits more money to affordable housing
The Portland City Council on Wednesday passed three ordinances approving $17.45 million in spending to help pay for around 200 new affordable housing units in the city.
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
