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Design commissioners weigh in on 5 MLK
Portland design commissioners told backers of the 17-story 5 MLK project at the Burnside Bridge鈥檚 east end that their efforts to reduce the appearance of an unbroken mass have improved the design.
Oregon Square moves ahead
The Portland Design Commission's approval of Oregon Square means developer American Assets Trust can move forward toward obtaining a building permit.
Convention Center hotel’s design nearly set
The long-planned project to build a massive hotel near the Oregon Convention Center is close to gaining approval.
Farewell, Temple building; hello, office tower
A new 10-story office building planned in downtown now has the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 approval, but not without regrets that the existing building on the site cannot be saved.
Design Commission: New county health building not ready yet
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday declined to approve the design of the Multnomah County Health Department鈥檚 new headquarters.
Project’s conditional approval may be appealed
The Portland Design Commission approved a 12-story mixed-use project, but the decision may be appealed to Portland City Council because of two conditions the commission imposed.
Framework tower, two other projects approved
A Lloyd District superblock developed by Capref Lloyd Center LLC was among three projects recently approved by the Portland Design Commission.
Design panel: Oregon Square needs more refinement
The design team for Oregon Square, a two-phase superblock development in the works due south of Hassalo on Eighth in Northeast Portland, still has a lot of work to do, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Pearl District tower’s design gains approval
After more than three hours of discussion, the Portland Design Commission voted 3-2 to approve the design of a 16-story residential tower and an adjoining pocket park planned in the Pearl District 鈥� with some conditions.
A couple of projects on a road to approval
The Portland Design Commission is expected to soon OK plans for a cross-laminated timber tower and a huge hotel near the Oregon Convention Center.
Design review process under scrutiny
The city of Portland has hired a consultant 鈥� the Seattle office of landscape architecture and urban design firm Walker Macy 鈥� to study the entire design review process.
20-story downtown hotel approved
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday issued conditional approval of a project to build a 20-story hotel at 930 S.W. Third Ave.
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
