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Portland code changes to take effect in November
The Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package (RICAP) 11 is intended to streamline zoning across the city.
Fight over Portland design review process looms
Portland design commissioners are preparing to state their opposition to a proposal for a two-year suspension of mandatory design reviews to help facilitate housing production.
Metro reallocates funds to advance I-5 Rose Quarter work
The Metro Council has amended the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan to reallocate funds following the rescindment of substantial federal grant funding.
Washington County multifamily property sells for $18.85 million
An 85-unit apartment complex in Washington County has been purchased by Oakland, California-based Crown Point Real Estate Partners. Approximately 40 percent of the units in the 48-year-old complex were renovated by the seller.
Design competition opens for Portland park project
Portland Parks & Recreation has launched a design competition to reimagine Tom McCall Waterfront Park, with the focus on an approximately $40 million redevelopment of the bowl area.
City eyes requiring energy score disclosures for home sellers
Eugene City Council advances a proposal requiring home sellers to disclose Home Energy Scores to buyers, aiming to improve energy efficiency awareness.
Portland construction market shows signs of stabilization
Developers and contractors are expressing cautious confidence as public sector investments and demand for data centers and life sciences drive renewed momentum.
Building Blocks: The Loft
Construction crews are building The Loft, a community space and headquarters for Ukandu in Portland's Lair Hill neighborhood.
Oregon organizations recognize excellence in concrete work
Several exceptional projects recently were honored during the 46th annual Excellence in Concrete Awards banquet at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel.
Portland-based Guardian joins PCCP to purchase Ladd Tower
A 23-story, 332-unit residential high-rise in downtown Portland has sold for $63 million.
Portland’s suspension of fees spurs mixed-use development
The city's moratorium on system development charges is motivating developers such as Joe Westerman, who is proposing to construct a multistory mixed-use building with 158 apartments on Northeast Sandy Boulevard.
Bull Run project’s sustainability honored by national nonprofit
The Bull Run water filtration project in Multnomah County recently received an award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. The facility is expected to become operational in 2029.
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
