Melvin Mark leads purchase of 200 Market building in Portland
Melvin Mark Cos., in partnership with Jeff Swickard, acquired a 19-story office building in downtown Portland for nearly $70 million. The deal includes lease renewals.
Group approves alterations for public market in Portland
The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday OK'd plans to alter space in the Selling Building, in downtown, for the James Beard Public Market. Construction of the $1.6 million project is under way.
Use of mass timber expanding in health care projects
Cross-laminated timber and similar materials are gaining traction in health care facilities such as the Columbia Memorial Hospital expansion in Astoria.
Bull Run construction delays, $450M cost increase expected
An extensive land use process has slowed construction of the city of Portland's water filtration plant project that is now expected to cost $2.56 billion.
County to create program for land use fee waivers
Multnomah County approved a new program allowing the planning director to reduce or waive land use fees for qualifying projects and organizations.
Portland weighs early design changes for Interstate Bridge
Portland is reviewing early Interstate Bridge designs, focusing on waterfront access, transit connections and construction details in a $5B to $7.5B project.
Oregon awarded $6.85M in EPA brownfield cleanup grants
EPA awards $6.85M in brownfield grants to Oregon cities for site assessments, cleanups, and redevelopment, supporting seven communities statewide.
I-5 cover plans in Portland focus on culture and community
Stakeholders are exploring cultural and community-driven designs for the I-5 Rose Quarter cover, aiming to reconnect streets and support wealth creation.
National conference for minority architects coming to Portland
Held at the Hilton Portland Downtown – located at 921 SW 6th Ave. – and organized by NOMA national staff, volunteers and the NOMA Portland (PDX) chapter, the five-day conference theme was inspired by the collection of 12 bridges in Portland, connecting the east and west sides of the city.
Night with NAWIC fundraiser returns
The Portland chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction will hold its annual Night with NAWIC fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland.
Portland eyeing electric-vehicle infrastructure requirements
The city of Portland is considering code amendments that would create regulations and standards for EV infrastructure in multifamily developments.
Portland commission OKs proposal for historic building
The Albina Library renovation and expansion is among bond-funded projects advancing in Multnomah County.
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
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