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Pearl District tower’s design gains approval
After more than three hours of discussion, the Portland Design Commission voted 3-2 to approve the design of a 16-story residential tower and an adjoining pocket park planned in the Pearl District 鈥� with some conditions.
Affordable housing planned in Pearl District
A 12-story affordable housing tower is planned for the north end of the Pearl District.
Anticipating a green light for new tower
The design of a proposed 15-story apartment building is on track to gain the Portland Design Commission's approval.
Affordable housing project poised to grow
A new apartment building for low-income residents in the Pearl District will have more than twice as many units as planned originally if revised plans are approved.
Developer moving ahead with condo project
Pearl District developer Hoyt Street Properties is pushing forward its proposal for a 20-story condominium tower in Northwest Portland.
Multifamily high-rise on tap for Brewery Blocks
Mill Creek Residential Trust last week submitted a design advice request for a proposed building 11 to 14 stories at Northwest 10th Avenue and Davis Street with ground-floor retail space and 112 subterranean parking spaces.
Pearl District building sells for $45 million
A luxury apartment building in the Pearl District has sold for $45 million to a Singapore-based company.
PDC closing in on purchase of Postal Service property
The Portland Development Commission expects City Council to soon give final approval for up to $80 million to be spent on a purchase of the 14-acre U.S. Postal Service property in the Pearl District.
Four new Lents projects unveiled
Four projects moving ahead in Lents are expected to help boost the Southeast Portland neighborhood.
Urging architects to push for greater resiliency
Two speakers recently discussed how Oregon architects can help the state become better prepared to recover from a major earthquake.
Waiting for condos to boom
Building industry professionals have mixed opinions on if and when Portland will begin seeing more condo projects.
More affordable housing coming to the Pearl
The Portland Housing Bureau has selected a proposal by Innovative Housing Inc. for a new Pearl District building with at least 40 units of affordable housing.
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- 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
