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Industrial area gaining businesses, but little parking
An upcoming study will examine parking usage in Portland鈥檚 Central Eastside, which is continuing to attract commercial tenants.
With hillside intact, The Amy welcomes students home
A new 141-unit student housing complex is now open in Southwest Portland. But first the project team had to overcome a significant site challenge.
Bridge design moves closer to approval
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday applauded the proposed design of a bridge to connect Lloyd and the Central Eastside Industrial District across Interstate 84.
Contractor preparing to build bridge in Southeast Portland
Bidding is now open for subcontractors interested in performing work on the Gideon overcrossing project in Southeast Portland.
New Portland pedestrian bridge in the works
TriMet and the Portland Bureau of Transportation expect to break ground in Southeast Portland this spring on a new bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists.
City studying possibilities for Culinary Corridor
Portland planners are considering multiple locations and various configurations for downtown spaces to host food carts.
Many parties working to transform a community
A team including Hennebery Eddy Architects on Monday presented Albina Vision plans to the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission.
Middle school replacement plan approved
A hearings officer has OK鈥檇 Portland Public Schools鈥� bid for conditional use approval to build a new Kellogg Middle School at 6909 S.E. Powell Blvd.
The wonderful world of woonerfs
At some point this year, Portland urbanists began talking about woonerfs 鈥� a shared-street concept popular in the Netherlands. They鈥檝e hardly stopped since.
RFP issued for Sullivan’s Crossing project
The Portland Bureau of Transportation has issued a request for proposals for construction manager-general contractor services for construction of Sullivan鈥檚 Crossing.
Downtown park to languish for years
The city is working on redevelopment plans for O'Bryant Square, which has been fenced off because of structural deficiencies.
Barbur Boulevard may gain light-rail tracks
A steering committee voted Monday to approve a route recommendation for the Southwest Corridor light-rail line proposed to run between downtown Portland and Tualatin.
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
