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Extension plan for Portland’s North Park Blocks scrutinized
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday provided advice on plans to extend the North Park Blocks as part of the Green Loop. Members expressed concerns about timing, maintenance and interim uses.
New aquatic center for North Portland in early stages
A new indoor aquatic center for North Portland is in the process. Portland Parks & Recreation is spearheading the project, which includes a focused outreach on underserved communities. The multi-phase project, currently in Phase II, is expected to take five to seven years to complete.
Metro OKs funding for Portland trail upgrades
The Metro Council last week approved three requests by Portland Parks & Recreation for grants to pay for projects.
Riding high at Gateway Green
A mountain bike trail, a pump track, a playground and more were constructed recently at the Portland park during a $5.75 million project.
Demolition, construction planned for ailing property
A plan to reform O鈥橞ryant Square, in downtown Portland, is slowly advancing, more than two years after the plaza was abruptly closed because of structural issues with the parking garage underneath.
Portland preparing to add green space
The city of Portland will extend the North Park Blocks in a project that will help lay the groundwork for the Broadway Corridor.
Temporary plan sought for city park
The process to address O'Bryant Square's problems is moving slowly, in part because Portland Parks & Recreation is dealing with a budget deficit.
Downtown park to languish for years
The city is working on redevelopment plans for O'Bryant Square, which has been fenced off because of structural deficiencies.
Portland park closes due to structural issues
O鈥橞ryant Square will be closed indefinitely to the public because of structural issues with the underground parking garage on the block, Portland officials said today.
Portland bureau launches sustainable pilot program
Portland Parks & Recreation will use more than $250,000 in rebates it received last year to launch a new project designed to save water and energy at 48 sites in the city.
Changes in store for Washington Park
Portland Parks & Recreation has released a 106-page draft master plan that contemplates major changes for Washington Park.
Parks preservation project planned
The Halprin Landscape Conservancy is spearheading a $4.4 million effort to revitalize a series of historic fountains and parks designed by a renowned landscape architect for downtown Portland.
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
