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Portland tries to make buildings more age friendly
Portland State University'聙聶s Institute on Aging is working with the city to create a plan to implement actions that would help make Portland more accessible for the elderly.
Preservationists concerned that Portland Plan doesn鈥檛 do enough
Preservationists are concerned about the future of historic buildings if more heed isn鈥檛 given to them in the city's vision, as outlined in the 183-page document called the Portland Plan.
Why you should get to know the Portland Plan
The Portland Plan is coming, and people who recall the River Plan, which the city of Portland enacted last year, will find this one familiar.聽Like the River Plan, this new […]
Portland, IBM finish collaboration model for Portland Plan
The city of Portland and IBM have finished a yearlong project that both hope will help better guide the Portland Plan, the city鈥檚 long-term planning effort.
City of Portland delays River Plan two years
The city of Portland has decided to delay any further work on the River Plan until the city鈥檚 new comprehensive plan, the Portland Plan, is completed in two years.
River Plan takes another hit; industry group wants buildable lands inventory
Last week the Oregon Court of Appeals sided with the Working Waterfront Coalition, an industry group that represents water dependent businesses in the Portland Harbor, on its claim that the city needs a new buildable lands inventory. The ruling comes after the state Land Use Board of Appeals halted the city鈥檚 proposed River Plan in January, further diminishing the city鈥檚 chances of new environ[...]
Portland makes heat map for 20-minute neighborhoods
As the city of Portland continues forecasting its future over the next 25 years through the Portland Plan, some really interesting and useful information is starting to emerge. One of […]
Portland makes heat map for 20-minute neighborhoods
As the city of Portland continues forecasting its future over the next 25 years through the Portland Plan, some really interesting and useful information is starting to emerge. One of […]
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
