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Affordable housing plan on track in historic Portland district
A seven-to-eight-story building with approximately 143 rent-restricted units is proposed for a site in the East Portland/Grand Avenue Historic District.
Modernization in store for Portland school
The school is an approximately 13.56-acre site. The proposal includes the retention of the 1909 portion of the existing building and redevelopment of the remaining site.
Club, separate hotel planned in Northwest Portland
A development team's proposal calls for adaptive reuse of a historic building as well as construction of a new five-story building nearby.
Frustration mounts for development team
The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday weighed in on plans for a Pearl District project, but without much consensus.
Sizable Southeast Portland project gains approval
A mixed-use development that will top out at eight stories won approval from the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday.
Central Eastside proposal scrutinized
A proposal for an eight-story mixed-use building in Portland鈥檚 Central Eastside drew skeptical responses from members of the Historic Landmarks Commission this week.
Buckman project team receives design advice
Portland's Historic Landmarks Commission recently weighed in on plans to add a mixed-use building next to the Troy Laundry Building.
Building proposal found overwhelming
Portland鈥檚 Historic Landmarks Commission has suggested that revisions take place before the project team returns for another hearing.
Courthouse transformation facing design hurdles
Transportation issues remain for the project team working to convert the historic downtown Portland building into office space.
‘Unicorn’ due to arrive in historic district
The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday enthusiastically approved a proposal for a multifamily development in Portland's Nob Hill neighborhood.
Offices, retail space and cross-laminated timber
A pre-application conference has been scheduled for an eight-story building planned on half a block in an opportunity zone in Southeast Portland.
Modernization on tap for 102-year-old landmark
The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday weighed in on early plans to update Benson Polytechnic High School.
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
