Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
The proposal for a five-story, 100-unit building received the Portland Design Commission's approval on Thursday. Funding isn't secured yet for the approximately $36 million project.
Building Blocks: New Road Ahead (Oregon Humane Society expansion)
After more than seven years of planning, the Oregon Humane Society’s most ambitious expansion project in its 153-year history has begun in Northeast Portland.
Eco-roofs growing into urban role in Portland
With Central City 2035 plan requirements now in effect, more new buildings may come with greenish tops.
Building Blocks: Parkview at Terwilliger Plaza
A new 10-story, 127-unit senior living facility will occupy a full block in Southwest Portland. Construction is expected to finish in August 2023.
Portland firm receives international honors
PLACE recently was named the Architecture MasterPrize landscape and urban design Firm of the Year for 2019.
Nike’s new LeBron James Building coming in 2020
The latest building at Nike’s headquarters in Beaverton will be named for the NBA star, the company announced 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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