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Committee recommends Mortenson as Convention Center Hotel developer
Mortenson Development is proposing two options for a headquarters hotel near the Oregon Convention Center: either a 416-room Hyatt Place or a 600- to 614- room Hyatt Regency.
2 proposals submitted for headquarters hotel
Metro has received two development proposals for a large hotel to serve the Oregon Convention Center. A recommendation for a developer could be presented to Metro Council and the Portland Development Commission by mid-August.
Oregon Convention Center hotel idea resurfaces with improved economy
On Thursday, Metro Council is expected to vote on a resolution that would authorize staffers to issue a request for proposals for development of a hotel, with at least 500 rooms, adjacent to and in support of the Oregon Convention Center.
PDC seeks developer for Inn at the Convention Center
The Portland Development Commission has issued a request for information from developers interested in redeveloping the 97-room Inn at the Convention Center in Northeast Portland.
Photos: Block 26 Plaza work
Work on the Block 26 Plaza site began last week in Northeast Portland. The open-air event and exhibition plaza adjacent to the Oregon Convention Center is slated for completion in September.
Oregon Convention Center replaces lights for savings
More than 2,000 brighter lights in the Oregon Convention Center use less power, yet pack a bigger wallop than their predecessors. They were replaced as part of a $760,000 project that wrapped up on Friday.
Oregon Convention Center lighting replacement photos
The new lighting at the Oregon Convention Center is 90 percent more efficient than the previous system, but provide at least the same amount of light.
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
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- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
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- 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
