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City Council rejects Pearl District proposal
In a tentative vote, the Portland City Council unanimously upheld an appeal to deny the proposal for the Fremont Apartments, planned in the Pearl District between Northwest Naito Parkway and the Willamette River.
Landowners to appeal city’s denial of subdivision plans
The local family proposing to build a 21-home subdivision in the Southwest Portland hills will appeal the City Council鈥檚 decision last month that halted the development.
Portland tenant relocation ordinance on verge of permanence
The Portland City Council moved closer Wednesday to ending an exemption to the city鈥檚 relocation ordinance for small-scale landlords.
Portland could gain rental registration system
Portland鈥檚 City Council is due to consider on Wednesday whether to allocate $400,000 toward creating a citywide rental registration system while also extending protections for renters.
Pearl District project’s critics speak up
The Portland City Council on Wednesday began to hear a neighborhood association鈥檚 appeal of the Design Commission鈥檚 approval of plans for the Fremont Apartments.
UPDATED: BPS recommends changing inclusionary housing rules
A year after inclusionary housing rules took effect, a key Portland agency is providing support for developers鈥� complaints that the rules have dramatically reduced new multifamily housing proposals in the fast-growing city.
Macadam Ridge subdivision plans denied
The Portland City Council on Wednesday upheld a neighborhood association鈥檚 appeal of a hearings officer鈥檚 decision that had opened the door for development of a 21-home subdivision in Southwest Portland.
Revving up to revamp retrofit requirements
A potential new policy for Portland would grant owners of unreinforced masonry buildings many years to perform upgrades.
Portland sewer projects to come up for bid
Two competitive solicitations for construction of $10.2 million in sewer rehabilitation projects are scheduled for approval by the Portland City Council on Wednesday.
Maximum Portland Building construction price set
The Portland City Council on Wednesday accepted an amendment to the construction contract for the renovation of the Portland Building. The amendment sets a maximum price of $147.35 million for Howard S. Wright Construction Co.鈥檚 portion of work on the project.
Group issues report on historic preservation in Portland
The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission on Wednesday presented to the City Council a 20-page report highlighting what it believes are the top issues facing historic resources in the city.
Portland Design Commission ready to refill
The Bureau of Development Services is now taking steps to fill a vacancy on the Portland Design Commission.
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
