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Kimberly Branam takes the lead at PDC
The newly named executive director of the Portland Development Commission says tackling funding challenges and increasing diversity in the agency are among her top priorities.
PDC chooses Branam as next executive director
The Portland Development Commission's board will meet Monday in executive session to discuss contract terms with Kimberly Branam, and is expected to then convene a regular session to direct staff to execute a contract.
PDC commissioners meet in private session
The Portland Development Commission鈥檚 board met Monday in executive session to discuss hiring a new executive director.
Portland Development Commission close to hiring executive director
The Portland Development Commission could be ready to select its next executive director as soon as Monday.
Seven-story parking structure due for upgrades
A renovation of the city-owned SmartPark parking garage at Southwest Yamhill Street and 10th Avenue is planned, but funding is not approved yet.
Without developer, PDC set to take over in Lents
For the first time, the Portland Development Commission is forming its own limited liability company and will act as developer and owner of a project.
PDC hires firm to aid search for executive director
The Portland Development Commission has hired McDermott & Bull, a California-based executive search firm, to find candidates to replace Executive Director Patrick Quinton.
PDC finalizes Postal Service property purchase
The Portland Development Commission has executed documents agreeing to purchase the 14-acre U.S. Postal Service property bridging Old Town Chinatown and the Pearl District for $88 million.
PDC readdressing Centennial Mills
Portland Development Commission is searching for a reset on Centennial Mills, a downtown waterfront property that has seen a series of false starts.
City Club of Portland calls for action on housing
Portland鈥檚 housing affordability crisis is as bad as the media makes it out to be, the City Club of Portland says in a new report.
Grove Hotel construction poised to start
Construction is set to start in about a week at the Grove Hotel in Old Town Chinatown.
PDC pours more money into Lents projects
Three developers backing projects in Lents recently asked for, and received, $6.3 million in Portland Development Commission loans.
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- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
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