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‘Street of Green’ growing in Portland
A Milwaukie architect is working to create a subdivision with environmentally friendly houses.
Appealing for more public input
The approval process for an expansion of the Portland Japanese Garden has drawn criticism.
Parking solutions sought amid denser development
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is seeking ways to handle increased demand for parking because of denser development in the city鈥檚 commercial corridors.
North Williams Avenue upgrades under way
Construction started this week on a $1.5 million project to improve increasingly traveled North Williams Avenue, where development has surged.
Street Seats design competition winners named
Designs by two Portland architecture firms won a Center for Architecture competition to temporarily convert street parking into public gathering space.
Portland officials forming street parking advisory committee
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is seeking volunteers to serve on a street parking advisory committee.
Center for Architecture holding design competition
The Portland Center for Architecture is hosting a design competition to temporarily convert street parking into public gathering space.
BLOG: Pushing Portland toward less reliance on cars
Portland Bureau of Transportation Director Leah Treat has a vision to make city streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
Expansion on tap for Portland鈥檚 Street Seats program
The Portland Bureau of Transportation has received 11 applications to convert more street parking into patios, and is seeking public comments on the proposals. PBOT also received renewal applications for the eight existing Street Seats installations 鈥� outdoor seating or small plazas on parking spaces.
Development review group seeking greater relevance
The chairman of Portland's 17-person Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) would like the group to become a sounding board when city officials address issues affecting builders.
City survey shows 52 percent of Portlanders support street fee
A majority of Portland residents support an $8 or $12 per month transportation fee as long as it results in improved maintenance and safety for city streets, according to a survey recently conducted by the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
2014 Newsmakers: Leah Treat
When Bicycle Magazine recently listed its top 10 bike-friendly cities, Portland, Chicago and Washington, D.C. made the cut. Leah Treat has a connection to all three. Last year, […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
