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City Council OKs Portland Building renovation plan
The Portland City Council on Thursday tentatively struck down a condition attached to the Historic Landmarks Commission鈥檚 approval of a plan to repair the Portland Building.
City appeals Landmarks Commission approval of Portland Building renovation
The city appeal focuses on a condition of the Landmarks Commission's approval requiring that proposed rooftop mechanical equipment be reduced by 50 percent or moved inside of the building.
Updated: Portland Building renovation plan approved
The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission voted 4-0 on Monday to issue conditional approval to a plan to renovate the Portland Building.
Portland set to implement DOZA recommendations
Recommendations deriving from Portland鈥檚 Design Overlay Zone Assessment (DOZA) project are beginning to be put into action by city staffers. The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday got its first briefing on how implementation may affect its work.
Developers double down on infill
Increasingly, Portland lots that already have single-family homes are being targeted for increased density.
Public comment period extended for project
The design for a new six-story, mixed-use building at the corner of Northwest 13th Avenue and Glisan Street in Portland will have to wait at least three more weeks to potentially gain the Historic Landmarks Commission鈥檚 approval.
The trouble with small structures in historic districts
In Portland, the line between demolition and preservation apparently can be quite fine.
City commission advises Block 33 project team
The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday got its first look at plans for Block 33, and advised the development team to consider closely how the building will fit in the neighborhood.
Scaled-down Grand Belmont project OK’d
The proposed Grand Belmont building at 514 S.E. Belmont St., got approval from the Historic Landmarks Commission, but at a cost.
Design review on tap for 23-story project
The design of a 23-story multifamily project proposed for a parking lot near the Morrison Bridge鈥檚 east end is due to be reviewed by Portland's Historic Landmarks Commission.
Building doesn’t have ‘historic’ tag, but it could
Two historians are working to bring attention to the potential deconstruction of a 124-year-old building in downtown Portland.
Green line divides restoration and demolition
Stakeholders say incentives are needed to make restoration projects financially feasible.
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
