Multnomah County

Jul 7, 2011

Sellwood Bridge funding gap lies in hands of committee

The Sellwood Bridge project faces a $42 million funding gap. Up to $10 million of that could be shaved off with a time-saving detour bridge proposal if construction starts this December. For the rest of that shortfall, Multnomah County is looking for more cost-saving solutions.

Jun 16, 2011

Sellwood Bridge design change could save $10M

Multnomah County commissioners approved a change to the Sellwood Bridge design process that could cut as much as $10 million off the project cost, if the project gets approval by all the permitting agencies necessary to start work this December.

May 26, 2011

County votes to start negotiations on Morrison bridgehead public market

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners has backed up an expert panel鈥檚 recommendation to transform the county-owned Morrison bridgehead properties into an indoor public market and high-rise office building.

Jan 14, 2011

Sellwood Bridge revisions could save $41 million

Revised plans for the Sellwood Bridge replacement could reduce construction costs by up to $41 million, according to a new estimate by the project's advisory committee.

Dec 14, 2010

2 sought for Multnomah County commission

Multnomah County is looking for two county residents to serve as unpaid, volunteer members on the county's planning commission.

Nov 1, 2010

Morrison Bridge slippery surface to be replaced

Multnomah County plans to replace the gratings on the Morrison Bridge with new, light-weight, fiber-reinforced polymers by mid 2011.

Oct 26, 2010

Portland area property tax hikes unlikely to pass

The city of Portland, Multnomah County and TriMet hope their ballot measures to increase property taxes will pass this year, but political experts say such measures are even less likely to pass this time around than in the past.

Oct 25, 2010

RFP: Sellwood Bridge Project – Engineering Consultant Services

Bid Date/Time: Nov. 8, 4 p.m. Multnomah County is seeking one professional contractor to provide engineering consultant services for the complete final design and construction assistance engineering for the Sellwood Bridge project.

Oct 13, 2010

Downtown Portland urban renewal causing rift between city, county

On Tuesday the Willamette Week blog released an email from Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen to Portland Development Commission planner Peter Englander. The email shows Cogen’s frustration with the PDC’s […]

Oct 13, 2010

Downtown Portland urban renewal causing rift between city, county

On Tuesday the Willamette Week blog released an email from Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen to Portland Development Commission planner Peter Englander. The email shows Cogen’s frustration with the PDC’s […]

Mar 24, 2010