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Green light expected for Miracles Central
The Portland City Council next week is likely to pass an ordinance paving the way for the project to proceed.
Office building planned near Union Station
A nine-story office building is poised to rise in the Pearl District now that an agreement has been reached for the sale of a 0.80-acre vacant lot from the PDC to Williams & Dame Development.
PDC hires Tory Campbell
The Portland Development Commission has hired Tory Campbell as senior development coordinator for the agency’s community economic development team. Campell is a 20-year veteran of the non-profit sector, and has […]
Charri Schairer named PDC neighborhood manager
The Portland Development Commission has named Charri Schairer as neighborhood manager. Schairer has 10 years of experience leading teams at private development and project manager firms, including Hill International, AIMCO […]
Free app launched to match owners, tenants
One of six winners of the Portland Development Commission鈥檚 2014 Startup PDX Challenge, NoAppFee.com, has launched an online property registry that claims to streamline the rental process for low-income renters.
Old Town, Lents URAs are priorities in PDC budget
For the first time, the Portland Development Commission's budget is tied to the agency鈥檚 new strategic plan
PDC offers mini-micro loans to small businesses
The loans, in the range of $100 to $2,500, are intended to give access to capital to these businesses that are 鈥渢raditionally underserved鈥� and help them build their credit.
Development may soon cost more
System development charge rate hikes are being proposed to increase Portland park space.
Russell joins Oregon Investment Council
John Russell, founder of Russell Development Co., was confirmed by the state Senate this week as a member of the Oregon Investment Council.
Height limit cramping county
Multnomah County Health Department officials want a taller building than Portland zoning allows.
Contractor chosen for selective demolition
Tigard-based Northwest Demolition and Dismantling has been selected to serve as construction manager-general contractor for selective demolition and salvage of site portions.
Photos: Proposals sought for historic firehouse
The Portland Development Commission is seeking a developer to give a new lease on life to a long-vacant historic building at the foot of the Steel Bridge in Old Town […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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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- 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
