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Fifth time’s a charm for Hazelwood Plaza
A long-sought Northeast Portland affordable housing development that has undergone multiple redesigns has gained the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 permission to move ahead.
Superblock project designs critiqued
Portland design commissioners weighed in on Oregon Square, the next superblock project planned in the Lloyd District.
Design advice sought for Southeast Portland project
SERA Architects, midway through schematic design for a new mixed-use development that will replace the Oregon Ballet Theatre building in Southeast Portland, is seeking design advice from the city.
Apartment projects given green light
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday approved designs for a couple of sizable developments.
UPDATED: Portland Design Commission undergoing change
Hennebery Eddy Architects principal David Wark on Jan. 15 became the new chairman of the Portland Design Commission.
$20 million being invested in affordable housing
Developers have requested a design advice meeting with the Portland Design Commission for a proposed four-story building on the southern portion of a Southeast Portland superblock.
One design approved, another rejected
The Portland Design Commission approved SERA Architects' plan for the Riverscape Lot 8 development.
Requesting more pizzazz
The Portland Design Commission wants to see more oomph in a South Waterfront hotel design.
Demolition-related code changes may be forthcoming
A task force convened by the Portland Bureau of Development Services is developing a code change proposal to address concerns about the city鈥檚 procedures regarding home demolitions.
Mixed-use tower proposed for Pearl District
Developer John Carroll and architects from Ankrom Moisan on Friday presented preliminary designs to Portland Bureau of Development Services staff for a 90,000-square-foot mixed-use tower in the Pearl District.
Door opens via experience with prefabricated framing
Experience using a patented system helped a Washington contractor land a project in Portland.
Third time is the charm for Block 37
The design for a six-story, mixed-use building in the South Waterfront District finally has city approval.
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
