Kimberly Branam takes the lead at PDC
The newly named executive director of the Portland Development Commission says tackling funding challenges and increasing diversity in the agency are among her top priorities.
PDC halts Centennial Mills redevelopment
The city of Portland won’t negotiate a binding agreement with Harsch Investment Properties.
Four new Lents projects unveiled
Four projects moving ahead in Lents are expected to help boost the Southeast Portland neighborhood.
Strategizing for Portlanders’ prosperity
Public input is being sought on the Portland Development Commission's updated strategic plan.
Plans being finalized for Zidell Yards
Adoption of an agreement between ZRZ Realty and the Portland Development Commission is expected soon.
Redevelopment in the works near PSU
The Portland Development Commission and Portland State University are teaming up to tackle six sites.
Portland developing interest in Colombia
This week, a small delegation of Portland professionals is visiting Bogotá and MedellÃn to meet with foreign planners and developers.
PDC wants you to have its former employees
Not only does the Portland Development Commission want to give the building community development resources and building incentives, but the organization also wants to give its former employees to the […]
PDC wants you to have its former employees
Not only does the Portland Development Commission want to give the building community development resources and building incentives, but the organization also wants to give its former employees to the […]
Q&A: Patrick Quinton, executive director of the PDC
Patrick Quinton - a three-year PDC employee who most recently managed the agency's business and industry division - was sworn in as executive director late last month. He took the reins from Bruce Warner, who announced his retirement late last year after holding the position for five years. The 91ÊÓÆµ recently spoke with Quinton about his new role.
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
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