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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 […]
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 […]
Rents rising for some high-demand spaces
Rents are going up for certain kinds of commercial spaces in Portland. Demand is high for these spaces, but many developers still can't get financing to build more of them. So as the coveted spaces fill up, rents go higher.
Stoel Rives won’t move to Park Avenue West
Stoel Rives announced the law firm has extended its lease at the Standard Insurance Building, putting an end to the possibility of the company moving to the unbuilt Park Avenue West Tower.
New Portland URA to focus on blight
A new urban renewal area being planned by the Portland Development Commission will return to the traditional strategy to diminish blight on a case-by-case basis, rather than focus renewal around one project, like light rail.
What’s next for Park Avenue West?
Construction stalled on the Park Avenue West tower in April 2009 because of financing problems. But a few Portland real estate professional believe the project is still well positioned to be completed successfully.
What to do with Portland’s big hole in the ground
Our newest reporter Nick Bjork reports that the Portland Development Commission is sticking with its current digs in Old Town rather than moving to Tom Moyer's posh Park Avenue West.
What to do with Portland’s big hole in the ground
Our newest reporter Nick Bjork reports that the Portland Development Commission is sticking with its current digs in Old Town rather than moving to Tom Moyer's posh Park Avenue West.
PDC votes to stay in Old Town
The Portland Development Commission board of commissioners voted Wednesday to keep their digs in Old Town. The somewhat surprising decision came after landlords of the Mason-Ehrman Building, the Kalberer Co., cut 9,000 unneeded square feet out of the deal, bringing rent and operating costs down.
PDC stalls decision on future headquarters
The Portland Development Commission board bought an additional two weeks to make a decision on whether to headquarter its operations at its current home, the Mason-Ehrman Building in Old Town, or the future Park Avenue West tower.
Real estate market recovering in Q2
April is always a fun month in the commercial real estate world. It marks the end of the first quarter and gives the first glimpse into the landscape of the […]
Real estate market recovering in Q2
April is always a fun month in the commercial real estate world. It marks the end of the first quarter and gives the first glimpse into the landscape of the […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
Commentary
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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
