Free Newsletter
Boon expected for Multnomah County project
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales says City Council favors an ordinance that would allow a significantly taller health department building in Old Town Chinatown.
Height limit cramping county
Multnomah County Health Department officials want a taller building than Portland zoning allows.
Health department building鈥檚 design due for review
Plans for the new Multnomah County Health Department headquarters in Old Town Chinatown will go before the Portland Design Commission later this summer.
A dose of development in Old Town Chinatown
The Multnomah County Health Department is seeking approval for plans to construct a six-story building to house its headquarters.
ZGF wins design rights for county public health department
The 90,000-square-foot building will be constructed on Northwest Sixth Avenue, adjacent to Bud Clark Commons in Portland鈥檚 Old Town-China area. When completed, it will serve as home base for approximately 250 county health employees, and will contain office, clinical and pharmacy space.
Building for Multnomah County Health Department planned in Old Town
The 89-year-old McCoy Building, which houses the Multnomah County Health Department, needs approximately $13 million worth of seismic upgrades, according to county officials. Next week, Portland City Council is expected to green-light construction of a new $38.5 million building for the agency.
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
