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Controversial development back in spotlight
A Pearl District group on Thursday appeared before the Portland City Council to present its argument against a mixed-use project already approved by the Design Commission.
Case study: shaping a Pearl District tower
One neighborhood association鈥檚 input recently influenced what a major mixed-use building will ultimately look like.
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.
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
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
