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Costlier SDCs approved for Portland parks
The Portland City Council, in a split vote, this week approved a hike in system development charges (SDCs) on new development to support the city鈥檚 parks system.
Architect appointed to Portland Design Commission
Julie Livingston, an architect and senior project manager with affordable housing provider Home Forward, is the newest member of the Portland Design Commission.
South Waterfront Greenway section opens
The first segment of the new South Waterfront Greenway park and riverfront path is now open to the public.
Pearl District design appeal heard
The Portland City Council will wait to make a decision about the Block 136 plan already approved.
Development may soon cost more
System development charge rate hikes are being proposed to increase Portland park space.
Height limit cramping county
Multnomah County Health Department officials want a taller building than Portland zoning allows.
Personnel changes ahead for design commission
The Portland Design Commission in the coming months will gain three new members to replace departing ones.
West Quadrant Plan adopted by Portland City Council
Portland on Thursday got one step closer to updating the Central City Concept Plan when the City Council adopted a 20-year plan for the West Quadrant.
Project’s design approval upheld
Portland City Council has tentatively denied an appeal of the OK given to the Tess O'Brien Apartments.
Hitching up another Con-way mixed-use project
Block 290W development will offer approximately 100 housing units and an enclosed public square.
Updated comprehensive plan due for review
The Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission will continue discussing the draft update to the city鈥檚 comprehensive plan in an upcoming work session focused on housing needs, residential density and transportation infrastructure upgrades.
A plan to spur green building
City and county officials this week released a draft of their joint 2015 Climate Action Plan.
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
