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PBOT poised to add office space downtown
The growing Portland Bureau of Transportation has reached agreement on a five-year lease of space at a downtown office building.
Another Portland bridge, but not for motorists
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is moving forward with plans for a 470-foot-long bridge spanning Interstate 84 to aid pedestrians and bicyclists.
Urbanism Next examining future of city planning
Urbanism Next, a University of Oregon initiative, is using a $1 million grant to establish a new center, expanding on work to examine the changes that could come with growth of autonomous vehicles, e-commerce and the sharing economy.
Lombard Street improvement project on tap
A $1 million project to enhance sidewalks and add pedestrian amenities on North Lombard Street is planned for next year.
Portland park closes due to structural issues
O鈥橞ryant Square will be closed indefinitely to the public because of structural issues with the underground parking garage on the block, Portland officials said today.
A gateway to greater revitalization
As time runs short to fund improvements in Gateway, Portland officials are working to invest the urban-renewal dollars in ways that lay the groundwork for private development.
Foster Road improvement plan draws opposition
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is planning a project to narrow Southeast Foster Road and make it safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Capitol Highway due to receive improvements
A joint effort of the Portland Bureau of Transportation and Bureau of Environmental Services will address safety concerns on a stretch of Southwest Capitol Highway from Garden Home Road to Taylors Ferry Road.
Tweaking traffic in tech-savvy times
Navigation apps鈥� influence is forcing engineers to find creative solutions to transportation dilemmas.
Clock continues ticking for Pearl District proposal
Timing has heavily influenced development of a 10-story, 150-foot-tall skyscraper proposed for 930 N.W. 14th Ave., in the Pearl District.
OMSI reveals master plan
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is on the verge of offering to developers 11 acres of developable land with capacity for 1.7 million square feet of space.
Food carts may not fit into hotel project proposal
The team designing an 11-story boutique hotel for the northwest corner of Southwest 10th Avenue and Alder Street received advice from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
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
