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Centennial Mills redevelopment OK’d by Portland design panel
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday approved the $80 million project with three buildings featuring a total of 272 units and four retail spaces. The development will include river access.
Portland weighs early design changes for Interstate Bridge
Portland is reviewing early Interstate Bridge designs, focusing on waterfront access, transit connections and construction details in a $5B to $7.5B project.
Portland’s controversial zoning code changes spark heated discourse amid housing crisis
Tensions ran high during a recent briefing before the Portland Design Commission, where the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) presented proposed zoning code changes aimed at addressing the city's housing crisis.
PSU’s new art + design building gets green light
The building is on a full block in the Central City Plan District and consists of 100,000 square feet of classrooms, studios, offices, galleries and supporting spaces. At the ground level, the design includes the main entry and art and design galleries on Broadway Avenue facing east, a front porch on the 鈥淕reen Loop鈥� on College Street facing north, a courtyard for events and display on Park Av[...]
Promising NW Portland development hits snag
A promising development project in the heart of Northwest Portland has hit a snag, leaving its future uncertain.
Back to the drawing board for North Portland development
A four-story affordable housing proposal has underwhelmed Portland Design Commissioners.
Third hearing is charm for Pearl District project
The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday approved plans for transformation of the Honeyman Hardware block.
Stage now set for unique Portland neighborhood
The Design Commission on Thursday green-lit the master plan for the OMSI District, which will feature numerous buildings and a waterfront park.
Design Commission weighs in on plans for 15-story building
The Skyview on 7th project team will return before the commission for a design review hearing in a couple of months.
12-story building proposed for tiny West End site
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday offered generally favorable reviews of plans for a development on about one-eighth of a block.
New home coming for PSU’s School of Art + Design
A proposal to construct a new classroom building on the Portland State University campus is moving through the city鈥檚 design review process.
Applicants sought for Portland advisory group
The city of Portland is seeking an interested person to serve a four-year term on its Design Commission.
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
