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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.
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.
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.
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.
5 MLK project granted Design Commission’s OK
5 MLK, a mixed-use tower planned near the east end of the Burnside Bridge, received conditional approval from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
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
