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BLOG: Making higher density work
In the past I’ve written quite a bit about the reliance the city of Portland has placed on its 鈥渃enters and corridors鈥� strategy to absorb most of the new residential […]
BLOG: Houston vs. Portland
I made another trip to Houston last week, which provoked some thoughts about the contrast between what has happened as a result of planning in Portland over the last few […]
OP-ED: A look back at all those years in law
After 45 years of law practice, I am retiring at the end of 2014. While I will continue to write this column for a little longer, here are some thoughts […]
Milwaukie prepping for orange line
Milwaukie city officials are looking to encourage development ahead of the arrival of light rail.
The ‘Walmartization’ of France?
The last couple of posts I’ve talked about some of the planning issues in Houston, including issues having to do with 鈥渨alkability鈥� and livability generally. I also recently spent time […]
BLOG: Is Houston the most livable city?
Last time I talked about Houston’s incredibly poor walkability 鈥� a major attribute of what makes a community livable. Of course, there are many measurements one could devise for defining […]
Multnomah County Planning Commission has spots open
Multnomah County鈥檚 land use planning division is seeking volunteers to fill two Planning Commission vacancies.
A transportation quandary
Central Eastside stakeholders are wary of city staffers鈥� proposed changes to their district.
BLOG: Goin’ to Houston: What’s walkability?
The lack of zoning in Houston may have played a role in the incredible lack of attention to the walking environment.
Public invited into process to tweak mixed-use zoning
Portland planners next week will host two public workshops to gather input on preliminary concepts for new mixed-use zoning designations.
BLOG: Walkability is the key to an urban quality of life
"Walkability鈥� has become the shorthand term for a range of features that help define the quality of a place.
OP-ED: Working out differences in the Central Eastside
Welcome back to my serial musings on all things development in the Central Eastside, South Waterfront and in between (e.g., the Tilikum Crossing). Since the last iteration of this column, […]
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
- 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
