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Living building proposal moves forward
Design approval was granted Monday to an Old Town mixed-use project that would be Portland鈥檚 first certified living building.
Street uses, Green Loop at issue in OMSI master plan
Designers for the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry campus development are still wrestling with basic questions relating to transportation circulation and open spaces.
Another piece of Burnside Bridgehead puzzle
Crews are enduring wintry conditions during construction of the 5 MLK mixed-use tower in a conspicuous Southeast Portland location.
Proposal for living building in Old Town draws praise
PAE Living Building, a planned five-story structure in the Skidmore/Old Town Historic District, could become the first in Portland to be certified as a living building.
West End tower sells for $206 million
Indigo at Twelve | West, a 22-story mixed-use tower developed by Gerding Edlen and Downtown Development Group in Portland鈥檚 West End, has sold for $206 million to Greystar Real Estate Partners.
Updated: OMSI’s master developer is Gerding Edlen
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry has chosen a prominent Portland developer to remake the nonprofit group鈥檚 18-acre riverfront campus in Southeast Portland.
In construction, drone use is taking off
New regulations governing commercial use of unmanned aerial systems have let to increased usage, especially in the construction industry.
Updated: 33-story tower proposed for downtown
A planning application has landed for a skyscraping tower on a downtown Portland block that is home to dozens of food carts.
Goodmans have projects aplenty in progress
One of the first projects of the ambitious Ankeny Blocks plan is 230 Ash 鈥� a modest, six-story mixed-use building -- but much more is planned by Downtown Development Group.
Photos: Burnside bridgehead building brought down
A 101-year-old building has been razed to make way for construction of a new 17-story mixed-use building at the Burnside bridgehead.
Seattle-based firm adds to Portland portfolio
Unico Properties has purchased 38 Davis, a six-story mixed-use building overlooking the Willamette River in Portland鈥檚 Old Town Chinatown neighborhood.
Large-scale project gets cool reception
New ideas are being proposed to incorporate a contributing structure in Portland鈥檚 Alphabet Historic District in a new development, and the Historic Landmarks Commission weighed in during a design advice hearing on Monday.
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
