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Design advice being sought for micro-housing projects
A Seattle-based company that specializes in micro-housing development has applied for pre-application conferences to discuss designs for two proposed projects in Southwest Portland.
Block 136 project team navigating hurdles
Developers of a pair of proposed Pearl District buildings are moving ahead with site work, though design appeals are impeding anything more.
Church improvements in the works in Southeast Portland
A Southeast Portland parish has plans to build a 650-seat church, offices and additional parking as well as completely renovate an existing building.
New owners and perhaps a new use
An Old Town Chinatown warehouse may soon become creative office space.
Portland permit center’s hours being reduced
The Portland Bureau of Development Services starting this week will close its Permit Center at noon on Thursdays, likely until at least March 2015.
UPDATED: Building permit issued for One North structure
The Portland Bureau of Development Services on Friday issued a commercial building permit for the third and final building of the One North development.
Appealing for more public input
The approval process for an expansion of the Portland Japanese Garden has drawn criticism.
Student housing high-rise possible near PSU
Benson Angelo and Tom Harrington of Core Campus LLC last week applied for early assistance from the Portland Bureau of Development Services in regard to plans for a 13- to 15-story mixed-use complex with 97 underground parking spaces on Southwest Harrison Street.
End may be soon for contributing structure in historic district
Mark Edlen of Gerding Edlen has submitted an application for a conditional land use permit to demolish the building at 1727 N.W. Hoyt St. in Portland.
Demolition-related code changes may be forthcoming
A task force convened by the Portland Bureau of Development Services is developing a code change proposal to address concerns about the city鈥檚 procedures regarding home demolitions.
Portland parking lot could become vacation rentals
Wyndham Worldwide has requested early assistance from the Bureau of Development Services for a proposed six-story, 67,000-square-foot building at 221 S.W. Naito Blvd. on what is now a parking lot.
Eyeing a ‘new hub of activity’
A 117-year-old vacant building in Old Town Chinatown may soon become creative office space.
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
