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Vote paves way for affordable housing project
The Portland City Council on Thursday denied an appeal of the Historic Landmarks Commission鈥檚 approval of plans for a 148-unit affordable housing project in the Alphabet District.
Meeting set for affordable housing project
A pre-application conference has been scheduled for a proposal to build 180 units of affordable housing on Southeast Portland property formerly occupied by a strip club.
Approval sought for city’s building purchase
The Portland City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday whether to formally approve the Housing Bureau鈥檚 $3 million purchase of the Westwind Apartments in Old Town Chinatown.
Hip hotel’s roofing materials attract attention
The innovative use of asphalt shingles on the Jupiter NEXT hotel has drawn scrutiny, but the general contractor says it鈥檚 addressing a 鈥榳arrantable issue.'
Sign of the times: Design Commission’s workload growing
Portland Design Commission Chairwoman Julie Livingston presented an annual report to the City Council on Wednesday.
Condominiums proposed for Gateway property
Portland鈥檚 Bureau of Development Services has posted public notice of a proposal for a 12-unit condominium development in the Gateway neighborhood.
Affordable housing development discussion on tap
The Portland City Council is slated to take up on Thursday an implementation plan for the Equitable Housing Strategy involving the planned Southwest Corridor light-rail line.
Municipalities move to limit diesel construction emissions
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners and the Portland City Council last week passed parallel resolutions committing the local governments to establish a Clean Air Construction Procurement Standard.
A push for affordable condominiums
The Portland Housing Bureau has loosened inclusionary housing rules pertaining to condo development after developers delivered strong criticism.
New date set for unreinforced masonry discussion
The Portland City Council in October will discuss a draft proposal of an ordinance requiring signs and tenant notifications for unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings.
Project consultant selected for water treatment plant
The Portland City Council on Wednesday authorized an exemption to the low-bid process and an alternate contracting method for the city鈥檚 $350 million to $500 million project to construct a water filtration plant at Bull Run.
Portland project getting boost from MULTE program
A proposal to transform an existing Southeast Portland building into a small apartment complex is the latest multifamily project to qualify for the city鈥檚 tax exemption program.
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
