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Colas business gains edge for $70M development in Portland
Colas Development Group has been chosen to exclusively negotiate the development of a 150-room hotel and conference center in south downtown Portland.
Portland Design Commission defends design review process
The commission's recent State of the City report emphasizes flexibility and discretionary review despite ongoing calls by the Portland City Council for reformation of the process.
PSU dorm building plan draws preservation concerns
Portland design commissioners on Thursday looked at early plans for a new Portland State University residence hall, but preservationists raised concerns over replacing historic buildings.
PSU planning new dorm building for first-year students
The proposal calls for a six-story, 550-bed building on the Portland State University campus. Amenities would include restrooms within units.
New downtown Portland theaters on the horizon
As much as $650 million is being invested in performing arts facilities on the Portland State University campus, including Broadway-ready theaters, a hotel, and parking.
Portland State University Vernier Science Center
Portland State's Vernier Science Center sets a new benchmark in inclusive STEAM education, integrating Indigenous design and community collaboration.
Woodblock Architecture
Woodblock leads in sustainable architecture with award-winning designs, community projects, and national partnerships like Dutch Bros. and PSU.
PSU’s new art + design building gets green light
The building is on a full block in the Central City Plan District and consists of 100,000 square feet of classrooms, studios, offices, galleries and supporting spaces. At the ground level, the design includes the main entry and art and design galleries on Broadway Avenue facing east, a front porch on the 鈥淕reen Loop鈥� on College Street facing north, a courtyard for events and display on Park Av[...]
New home coming for PSU’s School of Art + Design
A proposal to construct a new classroom building on the Portland State University campus is moving through the city鈥檚 design review process.
Portland firm chosen to design PSU building
Portland State University has selected LEVER Architecture to design a new $77 million home for the School of Art + Design.
Cooperative development named Vanport Building
Portland State University and its partners have named a new building in memory of a tragic chapter in the region鈥檚 history.
A capital session for higher education in Oregon
The Legislature recently approved a total of $332.9 million for construction projects at a number of state campuses.
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
