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.
Building Blocks: Beaverton Youth Development Center
An existing warehouse in Beaverton is being renovated to become a 14,000-square-foot YMCA facility geared to serve children of all ages.
FROM HOTEL TO HOT PROPERTY: Leeb, R&H Construction transform former Marriott into apartment complex
The Sullivan鈥檚 Ridge Apartments represents a quintessential Portland project for 2021.
On the Boards: Burnside Apartments
A new multifamily project planned in Gresham will provide townhouse-style units and proximity to light rail.
Single-family developer taking on apartments
Along the Columbia River in North Portland, West Coast Home Solutions is making its first foray into apartment development.
On the Boards: Fairview Meadows
Fairview Meadows will feature five separate buildings, which will hold 196 residential units and four live-work units.
Goose Hollow mixed-use project moves ahead
A proposal for a seven-story mixed-use building with 107 apartments in the Goose Hollow neighborhood has received the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 approval.
Developer continues to build its brand
In Portland鈥檚 Central Eastside, another Modera mixed-use project 鈥 with 170 apartments 鈥 is on the rise.
Developers again target Goose Hollow property
The development team proposing construction of a new seven-story mixed-use building in Portland鈥檚 Goose Hollow neighborhood will have a pre-application conference with city planners next week.
On the Boards: YMCA Foster project
A new project in the Lents neighborhood of Southeast Portland aims to provide a unique combination of residential living and professional childcare.
Hotel project barely OK’d by Design Commission
Plans for a new 15-story, 221-room hotel at the corner of Southwest 11th Avenue and Alder Street won conditional approval from the Portland Design Commission by a 4-3 vote.
Appeal anticipated for Ankeny Apartments project
In a rare move, the commission on Thursday went against the recommendation of city staff and denied the Ankeny Apartments project by a 5-0 鈥渟traw poll鈥 vote.
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- 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
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