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Appealing for more public input
The approval process for an expansion of the Portland Japanese Garden has drawn criticism.
Historic venue’s future up in the air
An upcoming study will inform city officials so they can decide what to do with Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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.
Lents Town Center opportunities presented
Land parcels and financial incentives are available for developers interested in helping expand the Lents Town Center.
Proposed bond would help pay for Portland parks maintenance
Portland City Council soon will vote whether to put before voters a Portland Parks & Recreation bond measure that would provide millions of dollars for major maintenance at playgrounds, pools, trails and Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Mayor delays vote on proposed charter amendment
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales, facing increased opposition over a planned street fee, last week tabled a vote on a proposed charter amendment that would dedicate street fee revenues toward road and sidewalk maintenance.
Portland City Council will wait to vote on street fee
Portland City Council has delayed until November its vote on a controversial street fee after concerns were raised about how it would affect low-income residents and small businesses.
Northwest Portland multifamily project has challenges
Gerding Edlen is looking to partner with the owners of a half-block on the east side of Northwest 18th Avenue, between Irving and Hoyt streets, to build an 82-unit apartment building on the site.
Portland private school can rent out property after city’s OK
Portland City Council today approved a land-use issue that will allow Portland Adventist Academy to earn money for school upgrades by leasing land to a private developer.
Portland makes emergency management ‘office’ a ‘bureau’
Portland City Council voted yesterday to change the Portland Office of Emergency Preparedness' name to the Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and to implement a new strategic plan for when all hell breaks loose sometime in the future.
Portland officials delay South Waterfront ICE facility vote
Portland City Council has delayed a final decision on whether to allow a private developer to repurpose a South Waterfront building to house the Portland office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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
