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Design Commission gets first look at Adidas plans
Adidas鈥� plans for three new buildings on its North Portland campus met with a generally positive reception from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday, but neighbors showed up in force to critique the proposed expansion.
Project proposal’s public debut is a hit
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday raved about plans for a mixed-use building in the Central Eastside Industrial District.
Portland City Council reconsiders Fremont Apartments
Overturning its previous tentative decision to uphold an appeal and deny Lincoln Property Company's proposed 17-story Fremont Apartments project between Northwest Naito Parkway and the Willamette River, the Portland City Council on Wednesday voted to reconsider the application.
Team still working to improve downtown tower
Portland design commissioners agreed that exterior alterations proposed for the PacWest Center are headed in the right direction, but not yet ready for approval.
Refinement ahead for sizable project
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday directed the team working on plans for a mixed-use development straddling two neighborhoods.
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.
One development decision, one delay
While a South Waterfront mixed-use project received the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 approval on Thursday, one in the Northwest District must wait.
Buckman project almost gets green light
A proposal for a new mixed-use building in the Buckman neighborhood wasn't approved Thursday by Portland design commissioners; however, they believe TVA Architects is on the right track.
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.
Design changes requested for mixed-use building
It鈥檚 back to the drawing board for a Portland architecture firm after design commissioners last week denied the proposal for a mixed-use building.
Downtown hotel’s design wins approval
The Portland Design Commission voted 6-0 to approve DLR Group鈥檚 design for a Graves Hospitality hotel at Southwest 10th Avenue and Alder Street. The 鈥渂outique lifestyle鈥� hotel will reach 12 stories and include 197 guest rooms.
Gateway affordable housing project on track
A design review hearing is in the works for a 157-unit project planned by Northwest Housing Alternatives.
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- 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
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- 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
