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Speed bumps arise for senior living facility
Refinement is needed, Portland design commissioners say, before they can approve plans for a massive project along Northeast Sandy Boulevard.
Thumbs-up for Portland sky-bridge proposal
The Design Commission on Thursday OK'd a plan for a structure that would connect an existing residential building with a new one.
Contentious project on verge of approval
Plans call for construction in the Pearl District of a 250-foot-tall building with 160 hotel rooms and 113 residential units.
Condominiums coming to Division Street
The Portland Design Commission has approved plans for a mixed-use building to house a specific group of residents.
Work remains for South Waterfront redevelopment
A Dallas-based developer鈥檚 plans for a five-building project have a long way to go to gain approval, according to the Portland Design Commission.
RiverPlace redevelopment plan continues to evolve
Massing and transportation issues linger for the master plan of a large-scale mixed-use development on eight acres in downtown Portland.
Development plans ascend to new heights
A mixed-use project in the Pearl District is moving toward approval, though opposition to the proposed massing and height is ongoing.
No green light yet for Dairy Apartments
A large multifamily development proposed for the Kerns neighborhood needs additional design work before it can proceed.
Outdoor spaces trouble OHSU expansion plans
Design commissioners on Thursday asked for better connections to a garden that would be outside of the 14-story addition.
Broadway Corridor planning cost grows
Prosper Portland鈥檚 board on Wednesday approved a $343,995 increase in ZGF Architects' contract with the agency.
Southwest Portland proposal receives attention
Plans for an 8-acre site near the South Waterfront District call for a series of towers that would have thousands of new housing units, perhaps a hotel, retail shops and public spaces.
Pearl District project moving toward approval
The design of the proposed Portland Proper hotel is on the right track, but a few details need to be worked out, according to the Design Commission.
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- 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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- 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
