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Portland adds two system development charges
While cities around Portland are reducing or eliminating system development charges, Portland is adding them to pay for the Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail project.
Siltronic granted exemption from River Plan
The Portland City Council approved an ordinance today that will allow Siltronic to bypass the newly approved River Plan when developing its waterfront property.
Portland City Council approves Division Street plan
A plan to improve traveling conditions for autos, bikes and pedestrians along Southeast Division Street between Southeast 10th and 39th avenues got the nod from Portland City Council today.
Portland City Council approves Division Street plan
A plan to improve traveling conditions for autos, bikes and pedestrians along Southeast Division Street between Southeast 10th and 39th avenues got the nod from Portland City Council today.
Portland River Plan may be circumvented
When Portland City Council adopted the North Reach portion of the River Plan in April, environmentalists cheered and industry groups hissed. But the council's recent efforts to create a development agreement for the first potential development within the North Reach zone have both sides upset.
Brownfield development closer to completion
After 34 years, a four-year advisory committee process and two attempts to find a development team, the city is finally making headway on efforts to revitalize a former brownfield site in North Portland.
Portland River Plan draws criticism
An advocacy group and two companies filed appeals to a Portland plan for further environmental regulation for companies that build along the Willamette River. They say the regulations are redundant and will prohibit businesses from coming to Portland.
Portland drops fees to spur development
Homeowners are taking advantage of Portland's temporary elimination of system development charges for construction of accessory dwelling units. But other hurdles, such as how to classify and finance the units, still exist.
Sewer projects face Portland City Council
Portland City Council is set to approve two sewer replacement projects worth a combined $4.4 million at its Wednesday meeting. The projects will replace 11,000 feet of combined sewer main in Northwest Portland.
Council approves bioswales for bike boulevards
Portland City Council today gave its final nod of approval for $20 million in construction contract savings to be used to build bioswales on bike boulevards.
Portland approves green code amendments
After three months of tweaking, the city's fifth Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package has been approved by Portland City Council.
Contract savings to fund green streets, bike plan
Contract-bid savings from the Bureau of Environmental Services could be used for green street projects and the Bicycle Plan for 2030 according to a decision by Portland City Council today. […]
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- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
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- 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
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- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
