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Controversial development back in spotlight
A Pearl District group on Thursday appeared before the Portland City Council to present its argument against a mixed-use project already approved by the Design Commission.
11-story modular building proposed in Portland
A proposal for an 85-foot-tall multifamily building south of Portland State University would produce the tallest modular structure in the city.
A storage space problem: Portland has too much
After gaining hundreds of thousands of square feet in the past few years, the metro area is seeing many projects put on hold.
Pandemic leaves planned Portland concert facilities in doubt
The coronavirus pandemic has left two notable Portland developments in the lurch.
Same site, slightly different proposal
A seven-story mixed-use building could rise on a Southeast Portland parcel previously targeted for a similar one that in 2017 received approval from the Design Commission.
Architects working through pandemic, but differently
People accustomed to frequent group work are now adjusting to sudden, temporary office closures.
Years later, mixed-use project reappears
Portland design commissioners on Thursday suggested significant revisions to two South Waterfront towers proposed by a Dallas-based developer.
Green development takes on new meaning
Steel and concrete buildings wrapped in plants? One in Portland is nearly ready to open and another is in the works.
Senior housing project advances
The MorningStar at Laurelhurst memory care center project won approval on Thursday via a 4-1 vote by the Portland Design Commission.
Complex redevelopment scheme forming
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday shared its concerns about the Broadway Corridor master plan, which is continuing to evolve.
Old neighborhood presents a new challenge
The team planning to replace the Westwind Apartments building with a new one in Old Town Chinatown is aiming to balance cost and context.
Case study: shaping a Pearl District tower
One neighborhood association鈥檚 input recently influenced what a major mixed-use building will ultimately look like.
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
