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First section of waterfront path wrapping up
Major construction on the first segment of the planned South Waterfront Greenway is scheduled to finish this month, in anticipation of the pedestrian and bicycle path opening next spring.
Photos: A look inside Centennial Mills
A preferred plan for the redevelopment of Centennial Mills in Northwest Portland was presented to the Portland Development Commission on Wednesday by Jordan Schnitzer, president of Harsch Investment Properties. Estimated […]
Improving neighborhoods through design
With Portland communities in flux because of a boom in development, a four-person panel on Thursday discussed how to create inclusive, livable neighborhoods across the city.
Time ticking for Centennial Mills
Harsch Properties is planning a $115.8 million redevelopment of the former mill site in Northwest Portland.
Proposed Pearl District hotel design up for review … again
A proposal for a new eight-story Hampton Inn in the Pearl District is moving ahead following a redesign.
Permits issued for Burnside bridgehead project
Site clearing and excavation for the $58 million Burnside bridgehead mixed-use tower began Monday.
Two different buildings envisioned on same Pearl District block
A full Pearl District block previously used by the Pacific Northwest College of Art may soon be redeveloped as apartments and retail space.
Lents Town Center opportunities presented
Land parcels and financial incentives are available for developers interested in helping expand the Lents Town Center.
Preliminary design pitched for 204-room hotel in downtown
Bob Matkin from Mortenson Construction and Jon McAuley from SERA Architects on Friday met with the Portland Design Commission to discuss preliminary plans for a 13-story, 115,000-square-foot structure at 820-838 S.W. Third Ave.
Headquarters hotel plaza location is quandary
The proposed location for a plaza on the site of the planned $235 million headquarters hotel received a lukewarm response from the Portland Design Commission during a design advice hearing on Thursday.
UPDATED: Minority-owned firm to build grocery store
Portland-based Colas Construction is getting its foot in another doorway via a deal to build a high-profile grocery store and adjacent commercial building in Northeast Portland.
Temporary Lents plaza opens
A vacant lot in the Lents neighborhood now has a temporary plaza designed to spur permanent development.
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
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
