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Adams responds to Oregon Sustainability Center funding failure
In the wake of the news that the Oregon Sustainability Center will not move forward this year as its supporters hoped, Mayor Sam Adams announced that the city of Portland is not ready to give up on the project.
Greater density sought for urban growth boundary expansion
A group of 28 local policy makers that present recommendations to the Metro Council unanimously support a modest urban growth boundary expansion for the Portland-metro area.
Portland officials delay South Waterfront ICE facility vote
Portland City Council has delayed a final decision on whether to allow a private developer to repurpose a South Waterfront building to house the Portland office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Mayor Adams to speak about emergency preparedness
Today at 11:15 a.m. at O鈥橞ryant Square, Portland Mayor Sam Adams and other city officials will discuss Portland鈥檚 preparedness for emergencies.
PDC takes Rose Quarter properties off table for URA expansion
The city of Portland is moving forward with plans to expand the city's largest urban renewal area by 430 acres. But the Rose Quarter, which was criticized by nearby residents for being included, has been removed from the expansion plans.
Critics like latest URA proposal better, not totally
Portland Mayor Sam Adams last week pitched the creation of a 135-acre urban renewal area that would encompass Portland State University. But while urban renewal critics like this plan better than a previously proposed downtown URA, they do not support it fully.
Adams pitches new downtown URA
In his annual State of the City address, Portland Mayor Sam Adams on Friday proposed creating a new urban renewal area encompassing all of Portland State University in Southwest Portland.
Portland leaders go to Spain to keep jobs
Portland Mayor Sam Adams and Portland Development Commission Chair Scott Andrews will meet with Xabier Veteri, CEO of Iberdrola Renovables, at its headquarters near Madrid on Thursday to tout the importance of keeping the wind farm group's U.S. headquarters in Portland.
Miller to replace Keil as PBOT Director
Susan Keil will retire as director of the Portland Bureau of Transportation on May 1, according to the office of Mayor Sam Adams. She will be replaced by Tom Miller, Adam's current chief of staff.
Portland approves coliseum name change
Portland City Council today voted to change the name of Memorial Coliseum to Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
PDC, architect unveil vision for Rose Quarter
Early plans for improved transportation connections and a mixed-use area along North Broadway with an emphasis on the activewear industry were presented to the Rose Quarter Stakeholder Advisory Committee Tuesday night.
Portland mayor’s office responds to solar concerns
Portland Mayor Sam Adams agrees with a group of homeowners who say solar panels should receive a full exemption from the city's historic design review process.
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
