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Design advice requested for cross-laminated timber project
A proposal to build in Old Town a five-story office building with cross-laminated timber will go before the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission for design advice.
Portland City Council to hear appeal of project’s approval
Northwest Housing Alternatives鈥� proposed 148-unit affordable housing project in the Alphabet District doesn鈥檛 quite have the green light for construction yet.
Group: Museum expansion plan needs refinement
A proposal to link the two buildings of the Portland Art Museum with a glass box topping a narrow arcade drew critical comments from the Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday.
Applications being received for Historic Landmarks Commission seat
The Portland Bureau of Development Services is searching for a volunteer to fill the "architectural historian" spot on the Historic Landmarks Commission.
Challenges of mixing old and new
An affordable housing project that includes plans to renovate the existing Buck-Prager Building is set to return before Portland鈥檚 Historic Landmarks Commission for design review.
Alphabet Historic District project inches forward
A project proposed in Portland鈥檚 Alphabet Historic District faced another hurdle as the Historic Landmarks Commission discussed issues at a second design advice hearing on Monday.
Where affordability, profitability and compatibility clash
Portland鈥檚 inclusionary housing rules have been in effect for nearly a year and the impacts are beginning to appear fully around the city 鈥� including historic districts.
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.
Group issues report on historic preservation in Portland
The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission on Wednesday presented to the City Council a 20-page report highlighting what it believes are the top issues facing historic resources in the city.
Residential Infill Project work continues
Work within Portland bureaus to achieve goals set forth in the city鈥檚 Residential Infill Project is proceeding, and the Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday was given a chance to weigh in.
Chinatown/Japantown design guidelines approved
New design guidelines for the Chinatown/Japantown Historic District were approved by the Portland City Council on Thursday, via a 4-0 vote.
A balancing act for architects
Adding modern features to a historic building can be a difficult endeavor for many reasons.
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
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- 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
