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Portland officials forming street parking advisory committee
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is seeking volunteers to serve on a street parking advisory committee.
Apartments: where density and parking interests collide
Whether apartment parking should be required in new development has been dominating commercial real estate headlines recently. In the discussions around this topic, we need to consider not just […]
Corvallis parking conflict sparks philosophical battle
Corvallis city councilors on Monday gave preliminary approval to increase the on-site parking requirements for four- and five-bedroom multifamily housing developments. A formal decision on the parking issue is not expected until Dec. 3.
Parking forum spurs debate on development
People packed a Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability meeting room downtown on Tuesday to speak about parking issues related to new multifamily development.
Parking-less apartments cause controversy on east side
Portland鈥檚 east side is gaining apartment complexes at a rapid rate, and some people are not happy that many do not have off-street parking.
For Central Eastside, city recommends not only parking meters, but management, too
The city of Portland recommends that businesses in the Central Eastside Industrial District create a transportation management association. The TMA, similar to those that have been successful elsewhere in the city, would govern the area鈥檚 parking permit program and help decide transportation issues.
Leasing sidelined in protest of Tualatin parking issue
Developer David Emami is protesting what he calls broken promises the city of Tualatin made to him and other property owners concerning the amount of parking it was supposed to provide in downtown. The city responded by commissioning a parking study, but Emami believes the issue will likely end in a legal battle.
PBOT moves forward with new SmartPark garage contractor
The Portland Bureau of Transportation has moved a step closer to picking a new company to run parking garages in the SmartPark system.
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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- 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
