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A dense development for Northwest Portland
After lauding the design of an initial eight-building project, the Design Commission says the expansive portion needs work.
Plans for ‘variations on a theme’
Two architecture firms have designed a mass-timber multifamily development in the works for Northwest Portland.
A ‘new normal’ for multifamily projects
Some developers are continuing to build small to avoid Portland鈥檚 inclusionary housing requirements.
Design Commission’s decision aids project
The Portland Design Commission shot down the St Johns Neighborhood Association鈥檚 appeal of staff approval given to the Central Lofts project at 8608 N. Lombard Street, by a 4-0 vote on Thursday.
Design Commission OKs Block 41/44 project design
The South Waterfront project, which was approved by the Portland Design Commission last week, will include more than 500 residential units, 10,000 square feet of retail space and 385 parking spaces.
Mixed-use project sent back to drawing board
Despite a recommendation of conditional approval from staff at the Portland Bureau of Development Services, the Portland Design Commission on Thursday decided designs for Blocks 41 and 44 in the South Waterfront need more revisions.
Photos: St. Johns project celebrates milestone
A celebration was held last week for the topping out of The Union at St. Johns, a four-story mixed-use apartment being built in North Portland by R&H Construction for developer Farid Bolouri.
Portland multifamily design work waning
Portland architecture firms are facing a sharp downturn in multifamily housing work as the city phases in new inclusionary housing rules.
Revving up for a West End renovation
Singer Properties and Jones Architecture are at work on a major renovation of Ten West, a five-story office and retail building in Portland鈥檚 West End.
An old building receives some TLC
Crews are rolling along in their efforts to modernize a 92-year-old warehouse in Portland's Pearl District.
Businesses, residents taking larger role in how St. Johns grows
The St. Johns neighborhood feels it has been burned by developers before, says Joe Purkey, an architect who lives there. But now people are getting more involved about what goes up in their community.
Another development is on tap near St. Johns
A mixed-use project planned on North Lombard Street is expected to take advantage of a location a 鈥済ateway鈥� location.
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
