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OHSU hospital tower plans revised
Revised designs for a 14-story tower at OHSU's Marquam Hill campus include increased glazing and use of wood cladding.
Eliot mixed-use project still unsettled
Plans for a seven-story building have more room for improvement, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Portland eco-roofs standard presenting challenges
Architects looking to circumvent the city requirement, in particular when solar panels are competing for space.
A mixed bag for Broadway Corridor plan
The overall design was greeted warmly by Portland Design Commission, but Green Loop integration was slammed during a hearing on Thursday.
Goose Hollow mixed-use project moves ahead
A proposal for a seven-story mixed-use building with 107 apartments in the Goose Hollow neighborhood has received the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 approval.
Advice given for Pepsi Blocks’ first phase
The first phase of the redevelopment of the former PepsiCo bottling plant in Northeast Portland on Thursday went before the Portland Design Commission.
Bridge design moves closer to approval
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday applauded the proposed design of a bridge to connect Lloyd and the Central Eastside Industrial District across Interstate 84.
Architectural changes received warmly
The Lincoln High School replacement project is on the right track, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Historic property’s boundary could change
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is looking to tighten a historic zoning designation around the Police Block downtown.
Marquam Hill hospital project not set yet
Plans to build a 14-story tower at Oregon Health & Science University need more work, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Mixed-use proposal not ready yet, but progressing
An appeal of the denial of a proposal to build a seven-story mixed-use building in North Portland has been continued until June.
A tough call for Portland Design Commission
The Portland Design Commission delayed making a decision Thursday on an appeal of a controversial homeless shelter proposed for the Pearl District.
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
