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The wonderful world of woonerfs
At some point this year, Portland urbanists began talking about woonerfs 鈥� a shared-street concept popular in the Netherlands. They鈥檝e hardly stopped since.
Tower update: stepping into podium design
The Portland Design Commission provided the Block 216 project team more design advice, including a recommendation to improve the relationship between the tower and the base.
A push for affordable condominiums
The Portland Housing Bureau has loosened inclusionary housing rules pertaining to condo development after developers delivered strong criticism.
Goose Hollow mixed-use project to face design review
An eight-story mixed-use building proposed for Portland鈥檚 Goose Hollow neighborhood would provide up to 178 market-rate apartments if plans meet city approval.
Design review ahead for Northeast Portland mixed-use project
A proposal for an eight-story mixed-use building in the Kerns neighborhood will return before the Portland Design Commission next month for its first design review hearing.
Pepsi Blocks project team receives design advice
Designers with Mithun, a Seattle-based architecture firm, are working to integrate a public plaza into the multi-block Pepsi Blocks development planned off of Sandy Boulevard in Northeast Portland.
Mixed-use development proposed for Overlook
A proposal for a seven-story mixed-use development set to go before the Portland Design Commission Sept. 20 would bring 130 residential units and retail space to the Overlook neighborhood.
Downtown park to languish for years
The city is working on redevelopment plans for O'Bryant Square, which has been fenced off because of structural deficiencies.
Possibly willing to bend for a loop
The Portland Design Commission could approve a change to the setback requirement for a proposed 35-story tower along the Green Loop route.
Block 216 project team faces tough questions
The proposal for a 35-story tower in the West End, in downtown, needs a lot of work, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Design review on tap for mixed-use project
Northwest Housing Alternatives is proposing to build a four-story, 149-unit workforce housing structure in Portland鈥檚 Gateway area.
North Portland project, with art, wins approval
The Portland Design Commission unanimously approved plans for a six-story mixed-use building in North Portland after an earlier staff denial.
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
