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Portland weighs suspension of building upgrade rules
Portland may suspend building upgrade requirements through 2029 to cut permitting delays and costs, aiming to streamline development approvals.
Portland code pause proposed for building upgrades
The city of Portland may suspend key rules until 2029 to streamline permitting. Proposed code changes aim to ease small project and business burdens.
Abuaf named interim leader of Prosper Portland
Lisa Abuaf, most recently director of development and investment for the agency, is now interim executive director after Shea Flaherty Betin resigned amid tensions with city officials and budget concerns.
Portland OKs bonds up to $80 million for ADA upgrades
The city will issue bonds to pay for ADA-compliant curb, ramp and street improvements required under a federal settlement agreement.
Portland arena to receive upgrades starting this summer
Portland鈥檚 Veterans Memorial Coliseum will undergo $53.4M in phased renovations through 2026, including seating upgrades, seismic safety, and new systems.
Portland addresses critical shortage of affordable housing
Portland City Council on Thursday passed a resolution that establishes key actions to increase construction of affordable housing.
Historic district design guidelines proposed
Portland City Council will vote Nov. 9 whether to approve proposed South Portland Historic District design guidelines.
Affordable housing coming to Powellhurst-Gilbert area
New construction financing 鈥� not to exceed $8,913,411 鈥� has been authorized by the Portland City Council for Powellhurst Place.
City Council, ODOT partner to advance I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project
The Portland City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved an ordinance to re-engage as a partner in the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project.
Portland poised to loosen review process for some projects
The Portland City Council on Thursday agreed to adopt changes to zoning rules that will exempt some affordable housing projects from lengthy Design Commission reviews.
Portland’s design review pipeline dries up
The Design Commission on Thursday warned the City Council that development might not increase until destructive protests stop.
Portland Design Commission still says yes
The panel on Thursday backed a slightly revised plan for a 23-story mixed-use building in the Pearl District after a rare remand by the City Council.
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
