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Parks where Occupy Portland is camped have long history
In an open letter to Occupy Portland on Monday, Parks Commissioner Nick Fish claimed the demonstration is causing an estimated $19,000 in damage to Chapman and Lownsdale squares. Fish went out of his way to laud the efforts of the protesters, writing that he "support[s their] Constitutional right to conduct peaceful protests" and "applaud[s] Occupy Portland's commitment to nonviolence."
Park to connect The Dalles’ downtown to riverfront
When Interstate 84 was built, the road cut off The Dalles鈥� downtown from its riverfront. The city for several years has had a high priority to reconnect its parts, and one of the projects is to create a three-acre park on a vacant lot. The Lewis and Clark Park and Festival Grounds will connect to a highway undercrossing.
A pump station in a park? It better be fun
The water bureau will request design advice next week from the Portland Design Commission on its replacement for the 99-year-old Fulton Pump Station in Southwest Portland.
Jamison Square, Director Park passed over for parks award
The Urban Land Institute named the 2011 winner of the Amanda Burden Urban Open Space Award today: St. Louis鈥� Citygarden, which won a $10,000 cash prize. Two parks in Portland were finalists for the award.
Parks district buys 23-acre site in Beaverton
Tualatin Hills Parkand Recreation District has closed on the purchase of a 23-acre parcel in the Cedar Mill area of Beaverton that is slated to become a future community park. The $8 million purchase marks the fifth property acquisition the district has made as part of a $100 million bond that was approved by voters in 2008.
Photos: Evergreen Wings and Waves Waterpark
An Evergreen International Aviation 747-100 airliner serves as the visual centerpiece and launching point of four water slides at the Evergreen Wings and Waves Waterpark in McMinnville, which will open for business in June.
Two Portland parks selected as finalists for national award
Two Portland parks are in the running for a national award that recognizes the outstanding use of open public spaces in urban settings.
City seeks money for park-deprived East Portland
The area of Portland east of Interstate 205 is a historically park-deficient area. The city has a growing number of vacant parcels there pegged for park use, as well as several completed park master plans, but not many of those plans have translated into actual parks.
Metro, Portland to purchase natural area
Three Portland area public agencies have teamed up to provide a park and plenty of natural space to an underserved part of Northeast Portland.
Timbers, county to build $4M practice facility
The Portland Timbers soccer club is teaming with the parks department of Washington County to build a practice facility in advance of the team's Major League Soccer debut.
Laurelhurst Pond restoration almost finished
Dredging work is complete and most of the structures are installed as part of the Parks and Recreation Department's restoration of Laurelhurst Pond.
Metro approves disc golf course in Fairview
The Metro Council, with support from the city of Fairview, has conditionally approved turning 70 unused acres of land at the eastern end of the Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview into a gold-level certified disc golf course.
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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- 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
