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Contentious project on verge of approval
Plans call for construction in the Pearl District of a 250-foot-tall building with 160 hotel rooms and 113 residential units.
Broadway Corridor’s ‘Main Street’
In plans for the massive redevelopment in Portland, Northwest Johnson Street is emerging as a commercial corridor.
Development plans ascend to new heights
A mixed-use project in the Pearl District is moving toward approval, though opposition to the proposed massing and height is ongoing.
Pearl District project moving toward approval
The design of the proposed Portland Proper hotel is on the right track, but a few details need to be worked out, according to the Design Commission.
Inhospitable reception for hospitality project
The proposal for a Pearl District hotel received backlash from the public and critical comments from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
Tenant improvement wraps up in Pearl District
An extensive renovation of the Irving Street Lofts condominium building's ground floor has created space for a coworking company.
Contractor set to shift Portland office to Pearl District
International construction firm Skanska USA Building has moved its Portland headquarters to a building at 1010 N.W. Flanders St.
A tough call for Portland Design Commission
The Portland Design Commission delayed making a decision Thursday on an appeal of a controversial homeless shelter proposed for the Pearl District.
Pearl District affordable housing is Vibrant!
Vibrant!, a 12-story mixed-use tower on a quarter-block at the northwest corner of Northwest 14th Avenue and Raleigh Street in the Pearl District, opened last week.
Pearl District senior housing project advances
The Holden of Pearl project team received design advice from the Portland Design Commission for the second time on Thursday.
Potential skyline change discomforts neighborhood
With the Central City 2035 project increasing height limits, a developer is proposing a 23-story building in the Pearl District.
Mixed-use tower proposed for Pearl District
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday provided advice for the team planning a 23-story hotel/apartment building on a quarter-block.
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
