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Where historic preservation and housing density collide
A Portland zoning policy proposal is generating concern among Historic Landmarks Commission members.
One step closer to significant zoning changes
The Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission narrowly advanced the latest draft of the Residential Infill Project to City Council.
Revised Residential Infill Project elicits hopes and fears
After a first draft of rezoning rules meant to expand Portland鈥檚 housing stock was criticized by the Planning and Sustainability Commission for not going far enough, an updated proposal goes further.
Residential density: a burgeoning conflict
As Portland officials continue to take steps to govern infill development, homeowners express their concerns.
Planning commission members set to stay
Members of the Planning and Sustainability Committee are due to be reappointed at Wednesday鈥檚 Portland City Council meeting.
Inclusionary zoning panel challenges role
The push by the city of Portland to enact an inclusionary zoning ordinance appears to be barreling ahead even as the panel of experts convened by Commissioner Dan Saltzman questions some of the underpinnings of the plan.
Building height towers over zoning debate
Height, and where tall buildings would detract from neighborhoods, dominated the initial public hearing for the proposed draft of Portland鈥檚 Central City 2035 Plan.
More work ahead for Portland tree code
With Portland鈥檚 one-year-old tree code not working as intended, city officials will meet this month to look at tweaks.
Roads less traveled could make all the difference
Multifamily developers in coming years may be required to more carefully consider how people travel to and from their buildings, and whether future tenants will drive.
Portland planning to boost centers and corridors
Portland's Mixed Use Zones Project, currently in the 鈥渄iscussion draft鈥� stage, is continuing to inform the proposed draft of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan.
City Council favoring proposed changes for accessory structures
The Portland City Council is expected to vote later this month on proposed revisions to accessory structure design guidelines.
Southeast Quadrant draft plan unveiled
Portland鈥檚 Southeast Quadrant Plan, the last portion of the city鈥檚 effort to update an overall plan to reach to 2035, was unveiled Tuesday at a Planning and Sustainability Commission meeting.
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
