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Block 290 project moving toward design approval
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday told the developers and architect behind the Koti Apartments 鈥� also known as the Block 290 project 鈥� they are on the right track toward design approval.
Development dilemma drags
A Portland Design Commission subcommittee will meet with Block 290 designers and neighboring residents in the search for a solution.
Across the river, a city is growing
In downtown Vancouver, Washington, multifamily projects are joining massive waterfront development.
Mixed-use project receives ringing approval
A vacant lot at 1010 N.E. Grand Ave. is on its way to gaining a 12-story mixed-use building with 240 residential units.
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.
Stakeholders eye pods as housing for homeless
Professional architects are contributing to efforts to help alleviate the city鈥檚 housing crisis by building prototype pods.
City Council approves project team’s appeal
The proposed building will be located at Northwest 14th Avenue and Raleigh Street and is being designed by LRS Architects and Salazar Architect for affordable developer Innovative Housing Inc.
Firm builds senior living project in own backyard
Beaverton-based senior-living provider Touchmark is building a 290-unit campus on approximately 12 acres in the West Hills.
Project’s conditional approval may be appealed
The Portland Design Commission approved a 12-story mixed-use project, but the decision may be appealed to Portland City Council because of two conditions the commission imposed.
Photos: Downtown takedown makes space
A 93-year-old single-story retail building in downtown Portland is being demolished to make way for a new six-story office building developed by Menashe Properties.
Housing to handle with care
Heavy work is heating up on the big expansion/renovation at Cedar Sinai Park, where administrators are eager to roll out a new method of senior care.
Affordable housing planned in Pearl District
A 12-story affordable housing tower is planned for the north end of the Pearl District.
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
