Free Newsletter
BLOG: The tragedy of Lake Tahoe
I just returned from the Lake Tahoe area after spending the week at a cabin on the edge of the Desolation Wilderness, an incredibly beautiful natural area on the west […]
OP-ED: Affirmatively furthering fair housing
Last September, the comment period closed for a federal Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule. That rule portends a very different course in the expectations of state […]
Redevelopment ideas sought for Woodburn building
The city of Woodburn has issued a request for proposals from developers for ideas about how to reuse the 10,000-square-foot Association Building.
BLOG: Design review and the planning process
In a previous post I mentioned the importance of design review in trying to get the city we’ve planned for. Unfortunately, the design review process in Oregon is artificially constrained […]
BLOG: When historic preservation is more than just a pretty facade
Charleston, S.C., the home of the U.S. historic preservation movement, has helped to create a great surge in the viability of conserving older structures.
OP-ED: Perhaps more 鈥榞rand bargains鈥� can follow
So, what about the rest of us? The Oregon Legislature’s “grand bargain” was a boon to the city of Hillsboro and adjoining Washington County jurisdictions. It was a necessary […]
OP-ED: Finding meaning in LUBA鈥檚 review of cities鈥� interpretations
Land use regulation is primarily accomplished through the application of local government-adopted plans and regulations. Oftentimes, application of these local standards requires interpretation 鈥� for example, identifying the location […]
OP-ED: A tale of two connected districts
A couple of eventful months have passed since I previously chronicled the rise of the new transit bridge over the Willamette River, and the changing nature of the neighborhoods […]
OP-ED: 鈥楪rand Bargain鈥� is a seductive solution
The train of events from the release of the Oregon Court of Appeals decision in the Metro urban and rural reserves case to the resolution of that case in the […]
Hales proposing hefty overhaul of Portland鈥檚 URAs
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales will present to City Council a resolution that would significantly alter six of 11 urban renewal areas. The changes, according to Hales' office, would provide $158 million to local taxing jurisdictions over 30 years.
Eugene may initiate design review process
Eugene city officials are looking to possibly introduce a design review process, and they're looking at Portland become more informed.
BLOG: Key elements of Portland鈥檚 new Comprehensive Plan
As I’ve mentioned before, the city of Portland is currently engaged in the most important planning work for any community: preparing a new comprehensive plan. The last time this was […]
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
