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Portland preparing to add green space
The city of Portland will extend the North Park Blocks in a project that will help lay the groundwork for the Broadway Corridor.
Landscape architect Macy dies at age 72
J. Douglas Macy, a prominent landscape architect who influenced some of Oregon鈥檚 most beloved public spaces, died Nov. 10. He was 72.
City’s approval of Pearl Block 136 project upheld by LUBA
The only remaining possible avenue of appeal for opponents of the Block 136 project planned in the Pearl District is the Oregon Supreme Court.
PDC making plans for mail processing property
Portland Development Commission officials will soon seek public input on potential redevelopment of a 14-acre property off of Northwest Broadway, between Lovejoy and Hoyt streets.
Two different buildings envisioned on same Pearl District block
A full Pearl District block previously used by the Pacific Northwest College of Art may soon be redeveloped as apartments and retail space.
Portland professionals to judge furniture design competition
Two Portland-based architects and an architecture professor next month will help judge a furniture design competition hosted by lighting and furniture manufacturer Rejuvenation.
Proposed tower鈥檚 height draws criticism
Pearl District residents on Thursday voiced concerns to the Portland Design Commission about the height planned for a new 15-story residential tower in the neighborhood.
Diving into the unknown
The team renovating the 95-year-old 511 Federal Building is uncovering formerly hidden elements.
A look inside the 511 Federal Building
Demolition is slated to start this week on the 511 Federal Building, which will undergo a $32 million renovation to become the new home of the Pacific Northwest College of […]
Design proposed for PNCA’s renovation of 511 Federal Building
A renovation of the 93-year-old 511 Federal Building designed by Allied Works Architecture will let the Pacific Northwest College of Art consolidate most of its facilities and give it a presence in downtown.
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
