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Lents mixed-use project gets green light
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday offered a generally favorable review of a development planned near Interstate 205.
Review begins for OMSI鈥檚 new 34-acre community
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry鈥檚 vision for its future one-of-a-kind neighborhood took its first steps in the review process on Thursday at the Portland Design Commission.
RiverPlace tower proposal approved by Design Commission
The Portland Design Commission has approved, with modifications, the design of RiverPlace Block 1 South -- a new 30-story multifamily tower.
Affordable housing high-rise changes course
Plans presented for Hollywood HUB Housing to the Portland Design Commission on Thursday call for a 12-story, 120-foot building with 234 affordable units. It is the second design advice hearing for the project; the first included a 13-story, 199-unit building scheme.
Eugene developer tackling Lloyd District project
Mackenzie unveiled an initial design for a 15-story building with 260 apartments during a design advice hearing on Thursday.
Tower poised to set tone within RiverPlace area
The project team鈥檚 proposal for a 30-story building drew generally favorable comments from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
North Portland housing development advances
After addressing a safety concern, the project team has the Design Commission鈥檚 approval for an 11-story building in the Kenton neighborhood.
Affordable housing project approaching green light
A team is fine-tuning the design for an 11-story, 290-unit building in Portland鈥檚 Kenton neighborhood.
Design Commission OKs RiverPlace master plan
After two years of work, the RiverPlace Central City Master Plan received the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 unanimous approval on Thursday.
Pearl District hotel project advances … barely
Despite failing to impress the entire Portland Design Commission, the project team is set to deliver a new building along the North Park Blocks.
Master plan being refined for Portland acreage
More work must still be done on the RiverPlace Central City master plan; however, most of that work involves final details.
Slabtown housing project gets green light
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday lauded a project team for its 鈥榯houghtful鈥� design of two corresponding multifamily buildings.
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
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- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
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- 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
