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New Portland tennis courts sit in a bubble
Portland Parks and Recreation last week unveiled four new indoor tennis courts at the Portland Tennis Center on Northeast 12th Avenue, and they鈥檙e all encased in a bubble.
Grant money allocated to construction groups
The Portland City Council on Wednesday approved two grants totaling $20,000 to support workforce training and hire workers for two East Portland park projects.
Downtown Portland park receiving repairs
Wooden beams holding up the glass ceiling at Director Park in downtown Portland will be replaced with steel ones.
South Waterfront Greenway section opens
The first segment of the new South Waterfront Greenway park and riverfront path is now open to the public.
Federal grant contributes to Portland park project
A new park in Northeast Portland鈥檚 Cully neighborhood is set to open this week, and a federal grant will help Portland Parks & Recreation build another larger park nearby.
Landscape architect hired to oversee Portland parks bond
Mary Anne Cassin, who most recently was a principal with the Portland-based landscape architecture firm PLACE, will serve as bond program manager.
Development may soon cost more
System development charge rate hikes are being proposed to increase Portland park space.
New Portland tree code set to take effect
Under the Title 11 Tree Code, developers of sizable projects in Portland must preserve a certain number of trees during construction or pay a fee.
Contractors sought for Portland park projects
Portland Parks & Recreation officials are preparing to hire design teams and seek general contractors for two new parks in east Portland.
First section of waterfront path wrapping up
Major construction on the first segment of the planned South Waterfront Greenway is scheduled to finish this month, in anticipation of the pedestrian and bicycle path opening next spring.
Portland Parks & Recreation gearing up for bond-funded projects
Planning and design could start as soon as next summer for Portland Parks & Recreation maintenance projects funded through a multimillion-dollar bond measure approved by voters on Tuesday.
Washington Park reservoir designs being refined
Designs for a $67 million project to cover one of Washington Park鈥檚 historic open-air reservoirs and decommission the other are more than halfway complete.
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
