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Chicago developer adding upscale housing near PSU
Construction of The Collective on 4th 鈥� a 15-story, 417-unit luxury residential tower 鈥� is now under way on a full block near the Portland State University campus.
Public project in Portland poses problems
The team designing a replacement for Lincoln High School in Goose Hollow is facing context challenges.
Team downscales project due to cost concerns
The 4th & Montgomery project led by Portland State University has shrunk in response to escalating construction costs.
Design Commission takes look at plans for big site
A superblock development proposed to replace the former PepsiCo bottling facility along Sandy Boulevard met a generally positive reception from the Portland Design Commission.
Goose Hollow tower faces design questions
Wood Partners聮 proposed 20-story tower in Goose Hollow would have 304 residential units, ground-floor retail and 215 below-grade parking spaces.
Design commissioners: plans need refinement
The adequacy of a panel material emerged as the main point of contention for a proposed seven-story mixed-use building proposed for West Burnside Street.
Another Portland bridge, but not for motorists
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is moving forward with plans for a 470-foot-long bridge spanning Interstate 84 to aid pedestrians and bicyclists.
Preparing to build up a few blocks
Beam Development is set to add office space, parking on three adjacent Central Eastside Industrial District parcels.
Design advice given on Adidas expansion plan
Designers of the proposed Adidas Village expansion in North Portland are working to balance glass, wood and other materials in three buildings that would be constructed on the athletic apparel manufacturer鈥檚 campus.
Concept questioned by Design Commission
Plans for an eight-story mixed-use building in Northeast Portland require additional work, according to commissioners.
Pearl District project’s revision wins approval
Fremont Place won preliminary approval after design changes satisfied earlier objections from Pearl District residents and the Portland City Council.
Clinic’s design passes with flying colors
A proposal for a five-story clinic building at Oregon Health & Science University got an enthusiastic thumbs-up from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
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
