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Oregon historic properties gain protections
Oregon鈥檚 Department of Land Conservation and Development on Friday approved new protections for historic sites and structures.
Proposed state rules would aid historic properties
The Department of Land Conservation and Development on Friday will hold hearings in St. Helens concerning proposed new rules affecting historic properties.
With demolition-delay loophole closed, group promotes preservation
The city of Portland recently took action to ensure that planned demolitions of historic properties must wait at least 120 days.
Portland arena named ‘national treasure’
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated Veterans Memorial Coliseum a national treasure.
Preservationists eager to see city loophole closed
Preservationists are concerned about a loophole allowing owners of historic buildings to apply for demolition permits without a delay.
Archives yield design treasures
Extensive research by two local architectural enthusiasts is shining a spotlight on some influential early Portland architects.
Restore Oregon ends challenge of hotel project
The preservation group wants to 鈥渆xplore alternative ideas to demolition鈥� with the developers.
Exemplary historic preservation projects honored
Seven historic preservation projects, including six designed by Portland architects, recently were honored by Restore Oregon.
UO moving historic preservation program to Portland
The University of Oregon School of Architecture is moving its master鈥檚 program in historic preservation from Eugene to Portland.
‘Loophole’ leaves older buildings at risk
Preservationists say it's too easy for owners to demolish historic buildings without public input.
Report: No easy answers for future of Memorial Coliseum
The city of Portland has conducted study after study for the past 20 years trying to figure out what to do with the aging Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The most recent study shows there are no good solutions.
Talk to discuss restoration of 125-year-old Portland home
Restore Oregon next month will host an event next month highlighting efforts to restore the Edwin Rayworth House, a 125-year-old Queen Anne-style cottage in Portland.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
Commentary
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- 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
