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Oregon State Capitol Plaza gains indigenous art
New installations on the Capitol grounds, in Salem, include engraved boulders and bronze paddle sculptures, reflecting the heritage and values of Oregon鈥檚 Native American tribes.
Eco-roofs growing into urban role in Portland
With Central City 2035 plan requirements now in effect, more new buildings may come with greenish tops.
Building Blocks: Amaterra Winery
Emerick Construction is working closely with Waterleaf Architecture and O鈥橞rien & Company on the first full-production winery in the Portland metropolitan area.
Green development takes on new meaning
Steel and concrete buildings wrapped in plants? One in Portland is nearly ready to open and another is in the works.
More design work on tap for riverwalk project
The start of a long-planned project to create public access to Willamette Falls has been delayed as stakeholders go back to the drawing board.
Work remains for South Waterfront redevelopment
A Dallas-based developer鈥檚 plans for a five-building project have a long way to go to gain approval, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Outdoor spaces trouble OHSU expansion plans
Design commissioners on Thursday asked for better connections to a garden that would be outside of the 14-story addition.
OMSI master plan continues to move closer to fruition
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday provided another set of opinions on the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry鈥檚 master plan, and mostly approved of the concept.
Design Commission approves Lincoln High School project plans
Plans call for a six-story, 102-foot-tall building to replace the existing one in Goose Hollow.
Street uses, Green Loop at issue in OMSI master plan
Designers for the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry campus development are still wrestling with basic questions relating to transportation circulation and open spaces.
Marquam Hill hospital project not set yet
Plans to build a 14-story tower at Oregon Health & Science University need more work, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Oregon Convention Center project proceeding
The second phase of work has begun on a $39 million renovation of the Oregon Convention Center.
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
