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Broadway Corridor planning efforts advance
Urban designers are evaluating options for the layout of the 34-acre Broadway Corridor site, including park spaces and the block configuration.
Changes in store for Washington Park
Portland Parks & Recreation has released a 106-page draft master plan that contemplates major changes for Washington Park.
In advance of MAX line, Milwaukie reimagines its downtown
With light rail scheduled to arrive from Portland in 2015, the city of Milwaukie has already discussed possibilities such as a minor league baseball stadium and an outdoor shopping center. But Milwaukie officials first want to make sure space will be available to accommodate smaller projects: community-oriented ones centered on a public plaza.
New Northwest Portland neighborhood more feasible after master plan is pared down
When the 16-acre Con-way site in Northwest Portland is finally developed, there may not be any canals and gondolas, as envisioned previously. But the property owner and city employees are nevertheless excited about the potential for what could be Portland鈥檚 next new neighborhood.
Beaverton looking for developer to help with city-owned site
Beaverton city officials want to use a site for a multi-story, mixed-use development, which would include workforce and mixed-income housing over retail space.
University of Oregon kicks off master planning process
In addition to starting work on the Oregon Research Institute building, University of Oregon staffers will begin preparations to update the Riverfront Research Park master plan all together.
Damascus citizens group raises stakes in fight against comprehensive plan
Ask Damascus, a citizens group, has filed an initiative with the city of Damascus that, if approved, would require voter approval for any city planning document required by the state or Metro. The group believes the city is passing $3 billion in debt to citizens through creation of the state-mandated Damascus Comprehensive Plan without getting their input.
Beaverton buys property, hopes developers will follow
Beaverton city officials hope the purchase of three parcels of property will kick-start the city's Civic Plan, a 20-year master plan. The new property is being earmarked for redevelopment into workforce housing, which the city hopes will spur private development.
Damascus voters shoot down city’s comprehensive plan
Voters in Damascus Tuesday night voted against the city鈥檚 proposed comprehensive plan in resounding fashion.
Salem developing new project prioritizing system
Salem City Council next month will vote whether to approve its annual capital improvements plan, which prioritizes $205.7 million in construction projects that the city would like to see start during the next five years.
Keizer approves master plan for big-box store
The Keizer City Council on Monday approved a master plan for a new 116,000-square-foot, large-format retail store and a 36,000-square-foot, mixed-use building to be built on a parcel near Interstate 5. But the council's approval of the master plan stifles a citizen-driven ballot measure being voted on today that would stop the development.
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
