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Portland OKs bonds up to $80 million for ADA upgrades
The city will issue bonds to pay for ADA-compliant curb, ramp and street improvements required under a federal settlement agreement.
Portland wants $15M grant for Broadway Corridor project
Portland is seeking a $15 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation to fund local streets at Broadway Corridor.
PBOT to take over 82nd Avenue; improvements on tap
A transfer of ownership of 82nd Avenue in Portland is poised to pave the way for the street to become a safe community destination rather than a highway.
PBOT receives federal money for East Portland projects
At the Portland City Council meeting Wednesday, commissioners voted to accept about $17 million in federal grants distributed by Metro for four new capital projects.
City officials seeking money to revitalize plaza
O鈥橞ryant Square, in downtown Portland, remains closed. But a potential $5 million federal grant could help spur redevelopment.
Reconsidering the Eastbank Esplanade
With a potentially long closure looming, one group is proposing upgrades that would include adding public river access.
Out with hotel, in with residential building
After previously gaining approval for a project on a Central Eastside property, a development team now has a different proposal.
Hurdles remain for affordable housing project
The Design Commission on Thursday examined plans for a four-story affordable housing complex in Southeast Portland, but did not take a vote during a design review hearing.
Preparing to bridge the Seventh Avenue gap
The Blumenauer Bridge is due to soon gain its main span, which will provide a connection across Interstate 84 for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Demolition, construction planned for ailing property
A plan to reform O鈥橞ryant Square, in downtown Portland, is slowly advancing, more than two years after the plaza was abruptly closed because of structural issues with the parking garage underneath.
Central Eastside proposal scrutinized
A proposal for an eight-story mixed-use building in Portland鈥檚 Central Eastside drew skeptical responses from members of the Historic Landmarks Commission this week.
Hearing for multifamily project pushes into August
Works Progress Architecture has more work to do before its design for a multifamily building in North Portland can gain approval, design commissioners said.
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
- 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
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
