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Optimism for Old Town Chinatown
Old Town Chinatown is on the cusp of a significant transformation, according to industry professionals.
Multnomah County Planning Commission has spots open
Multnomah County鈥檚 land use planning division is seeking volunteers to fill two Planning Commission vacancies.
A transportation quandary
Central Eastside stakeholders are wary of city staffers鈥� proposed changes to their district.
BLOG: Goin’ to Houston: What’s walkability?
The lack of zoning in Houston may have played a role in the incredible lack of attention to the walking environment.
OP-ED: Infrastructure not keeping pace with economy
Recently there have been several eye-catching headlines related to the movement of raw materials and finished goods. One says that ships are waiting 10 to 15 days at Southern California […]
Public invited into process to tweak mixed-use zoning
Portland planners next week will host two public workshops to gather input on preliminary concepts for new mixed-use zoning designations.
BLOG: Walkability is the key to an urban quality of life
"Walkability鈥� has become the shorthand term for a range of features that help define the quality of a place.
Working to encourage thriving urban cores
Urban Land Institute Northwest next week will host a presentation about the benefits that cities can reap by encouraging infill development.
Opportunities in brownfields
Industry professionals are seeing an increase in private efforts to clean up and develop contaminated sites.
Gresham guaranteeing faster reviews of industrial project plans
The city of Gresham has changed its development code to guarantee that staff will issues decisions on industrial projects in 66 days or fewer. The state mandate is for a turnaround within 120 days.
BLOG: Division street development and parking
I had a chance this week to take a tour of part of Southeast Division Street in Portland. As you may know, there has been considerable controversy in this and […]
Portland officials forming street parking advisory committee
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is seeking volunteers to serve on a street parking advisory committee.
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
