Architects go back to school — to teach
Rewarding experiences are drawing design professionals back to the Architects in Schools program.
Japanese dignitaries gain education in urban planning
Officials recently had an opportunity to share with Japanese visitors how Portland is benefiting from past decisions about urban planning.
Mammoth project wraps up at zoo
Construction of Elephant Lands, a $57 million habitat with numerous amenities, required three years.
Photos: Sand in the City hits Pioneer Courthouse Square
The 20th annual Yoshida’s Sand in the City event kicked off a three-day run on Friday with a sand castle building competition at Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland.
Superblock project designs critiqued
Portland design commissioners weighed in on Oregon Square, the next superblock project planned in the Lloyd District.
Contractors sought for Portland park projects
Portland Parks & Recreation officials are preparing to hire design teams and seek general contractors for two new parks in east Portland.
Design-build project zooming ahead
An 85,000-square-foot former auto dealership is becoming a modern automotive museum.
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
- 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 — 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












