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Ladd’s Addition project design approved
Despite objections from several citizens, the Portland Design Commission on Thursday unanimously (6-0) approved plans for Ladd鈥檚 Addition Flats, as designed by Hacker.
Multifamily project hearing rescheduled
Developers behind the proposed Ankeny Apartments project, at 1122 S.E. Ankeny St., between 11th and 12th avenues, will have to wait another week to make their appeal to the Portland City Council.
Press Blocks design returned for revisions
Metaphorical flourish wasn鈥檛 enough to convince the Portland Design Commission to approve plans for the proposed Press Blocks development.
Mixed-use project receives ringing approval
A vacant lot at 1010 N.E. Grand Ave. is on its way to gaining a 12-story mixed-use building with 240 residential units.
Northwest District project on track for approval
A plan to construct a seven-story, 82-foot-tall mixed-use building at the corner of Northwest 17th Avenue and Pettygrove Street is on the verge of moving forward.
Changes coming to Studio Building, Guild Theatre
Two projects in downtown Portland on Thursday gained approval from the Design Commission.
Hotel project barely OK’d by Design Commission
Plans for a new 15-story, 221-room hotel at the corner of Southwest 11th Avenue and Alder Street won conditional approval from the Portland Design Commission by a 4-3 vote.
Modest renovation in the works for Guild Theatre
The Guild Theatre, at 829 S.W. Ninth Ave., is finally getting some needed attention.
Commission seeks hipper design for downtown hotel
Project plans for a new hotel at the corner of Southwest 11th Avenue and Alder Street were sent back by the Portland Design Commission on Thursday for further revisions.
Mixed-use project’s design on the right track
The Portland Design Commission on Friday got its first look at a proposal for an 11-story, mixed-use complex at 1500 S.W. Taylor St., and agreed with city staffers鈥� recommendation to send the project back for revisions.
Appeal anticipated for Ankeny Apartments project
In a rare move, the commission on Thursday went against the recommendation of city staff and denied the Ankeny Apartments project by a 5-0 鈥渟traw poll鈥� vote.
County health department building gains approval
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday voted unanimously to approve the design of the Multnomah County Health Department headquarters, allowing the nine-story building to rise to 145 feet.
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
