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Burnside Bridgehead project’s design approved
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday voted 4-1 to give the go-ahead to the $24.5 million Block 75 project designed by Works Partnership Architecture.
Design Commission: Surging development demands city response
Portland's design review process should be expanded or revised to better respond to surging development in the city, according to a Portland Design Commission's recently released State of the City Design Report 2014.
Block 37 design not ready yet
GBD Architects' design for a six-story South Waterfront building needs more work to gain city approval.
Goat Blocks goes before Design Commission
The design of Killian Pacific's Goat Blocks redevelopment is being refined.
Portland’s sordid history with vinyl windows
In today's paper, you can read my story about two new apartment projects on Northwest 23rd Avenue that will be using vinyl windows. Vinyl windows have a hard time getting approval from Portland's design commission because they are generally cheaper, lower-quality products (compared to alternatives like fiberglass and aluminum) that people think aren't attractive and don't hold up very well.
Northwest Portland apartments approved despite plan for vinyl windows
The Portland Design Commission is ready to move forward with a 92-unit, six-story apartment project at 23rd Avenue and Lovejoy Street in Northwest Portland. The project plans call for vinyl windows, a feature the design commission has historically rejected citing inferior quality and meager visual appeal.
A pump station in a park? It better be fun
The water bureau will request design advice next week from the Portland Design Commission on its replacement for the 99-year-old Fulton Pump Station in Southwest Portland.
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
