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Fight over Portland design review process looms
Portland design commissioners are preparing to state their opposition to a proposal for a two-year suspension of mandatory design reviews to help facilitate housing production.
Group approves alterations for public market in Portland
The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday OK'd plans to alter space in the Selling Building, in downtown, for the James Beard Public Market. Construction of the $1.6 million project is under way.
Where historic preservation and housing density collide
A Portland zoning policy proposal is generating concern among Historic Landmarks Commission members.
Alphabet District project withstands challenge
Oregon鈥檚 Land Use Board of Appeals has denied an appeal of a Portland City Council decision upholding approval for an affordable housing project.
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.
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.
Historic Landmarks Commission seeking new member
Portland鈥檚 Bureau of Development Services announced Monday its intention to fill a vacancy on the Historic Landmarks Commission.
Historic property’s boundary could change
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is looking to tighten a historic zoning designation around the Police Block downtown.
Portland Art Museum pavilion project OK’d
The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday approved the Rothko Pavilion design, which is marked by a glass passageway between existing buildings.
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.
Many parties working to transform a community
A team including Hennebery Eddy Architects on Monday presented Albina Vision plans to the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission.
Vote paves way for affordable housing project
The Portland City Council on Thursday denied an appeal of the Historic Landmarks Commission鈥檚 approval of plans for a 148-unit affordable housing project in the Alphabet District.
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
