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Construction excise tax proposal may soon be approved
Portland city councilors indicated on Thursday they will support a proposed construction excise tax when it goes to final vote next week.
Architecture firm’s appeal approved by City Council
The Portland City Council on Wednesday sided with an architecture firm in its appeal to use asphalt shingles as siding for a hotel expansion project.
Portland City Council adopts comprehensive plan
The Portland City Council unanimously approved the 2035 comprehensive plan this week, providing a road map for the city鈥檚 growth in the next two decades.
Multnomah County staff to vacate Portland Building
Multnomah County plans to vacate the Portland Building鈥檚 top two floors, which it has used since the troubled landmark was constructed in 1982. The move is tied to preparation for a $195 million reconstruction and seismic retrofit project.
Preservationists eager to see city loophole closed
Preservationists are concerned about a loophole allowing owners of historic buildings to apply for demolition permits without a delay.
Portland City Council may soon approve diesel tax
Portland City Council is looking at the possibility of establishing a diesel fuel tax to help pay for maintenance and repairs of city streets.
Group exhorted to ‘blow up’ city contracting
Mayor Charlie Hales鈥� chief of staff recently told Portland鈥檚 Equitable Contracting and Purchasing Commission he鈥檚 ready to 鈥渂low up鈥� the city鈥檚 procurement system and start over, if that鈥檚 determined to be the best course of action.
Affordable housing projects have easier road
A new, streamlined design review process is now available for affordable housing projects in Portland.
Affordable housing projects could get a boost
The Portland City Council on March 9 will consider a major proposal to accelerate design review for projects that include affordable housing.
Portland City Council set to consider greater tree protections
The Portland City Council on March 3 will hold a hearing on proposed city code amendments that would affect tree removals.
Hales pushing for greater use of deconstruction
The Portland City Council on Wednesday will hear a proposal to require deconstruction for some structures.
Revised MULTE incentive program gaining attention
Developers are warming to changes made to a Portland Housing Bureau program intended to encourage inclusion of affordable housing in multifamily projects.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
