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Portland reportedly sees dip in residential rents
Rents in Portland have fallen for consecutive months, suggesting new supply is making a dent in meeting the city鈥檚 housing needs.
City Council delays final vote on Block 290 appeal
Developers of the Block 290 project at 1417 N.W. 20th Ave. will have to wait at least one more week to gain final approval.
Design Commission weighs in on OMSI master plan
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday got its first look at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry鈥檚 master plan for development around its Southeast Portland campus, and overall was encouraged by progress being made.
Clock continues ticking for Pearl District proposal
Timing has heavily influenced development of a 10-story, 150-foot-tall skyscraper proposed for 930 N.W. 14th Ave., in the Pearl District.
Food carts may not fit into hotel project proposal
The team designing an 11-story boutique hotel for the northwest corner of Southwest 10th Avenue and Alder Street received advice from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
Project proposal’s parking problem perplexes people
The team designing a 20-story mixed-use tower for 140 S.W. Columbia St., is struggling to incorporate parking in a way that gains the Portland Design Commission's approval.
When it isn’t business as usual
Bringing brands into cities like Portland sometimes requires architectural adjustments.
Design Commission sends Eleven West back for final round of 鈥榚dits鈥�
While Portland Design Commission members largely liked the overall concept of Eleven West, they felt it needs some fine touches in order to meet design guidelines.
North 18 designers sent back to drawing board
The North 18 project team failed to gain the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 OK on Thursday.
A balancing act for architects
Adding modern features to a historic building can be a difficult endeavor for many reasons.
South Waterfront project has historical perspective
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday commended and approved a proposal to construct two seven-story buildings on blocks 42 and 45.
The right to appeal
Dissatisfied with decisions by the Portland Design Commission and other committees, architects, developers and even neighborhood groups are increasingly asking the City Council to overturn them.
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
