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Edlen poised to join Portland Development Commission’s board
Mark Edlen, CEO of Gerding Edlen Development, has accepted the nomination to join the Portland Development Commission's board. It is subject to approval by Portland City Council.
One step closer to Grove Hotel redevelopment
The Portland Development Commission Board of Commissioners last week unanimously approved the sale of the Grove Hotel property in Old Town Chinatown to Portland-based Naito Development for $630,000.
More market-rate housing encouraged in Old Town Chinatown
An Old Town Chinatown revitalization plan approved recently includes incentives for developers to build apartments in the neighborhood for middle-income residents.
Portland Design Commission soon to have vacancies
The Portland Bureau of Development Services is seeking applications from people interested in filling upcoming Portland Design Commission vacancies.
City approves Portland Rock Gym expansion plans
Plans to expand a Portland rock climbing gym recently gained city design review approval.
Designing for a shifting business model
Scott Edwards Architecture designs a new look for Precision Images as the printing and graphics business expands its client base.
Design of $10 million hotel renovation OK鈥檇
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday granted conditional approval for a $10 million remodel to transform the Lloyd District Red Lion Hotel into a boutique hotel.
Proposed tower鈥檚 height draws criticism
Pearl District residents on Thursday voiced concerns to the Portland Design Commission about the height planned for a new 15-story residential tower in the neighborhood.
Slight change on tap for Pearl District project
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a Pearl District Neighborhood Association appeal for a change to the design of a planned stair enclosure on the roof of the Janey II apartments.
Novick shares ideas to refine proposed street fee
Portland City Commissioner Steve Novick and Mayor Charlie Hales this summer are spearheading three work groups to learn more about how the proposed street fee could be tweaked.
PDC board OKs purchase of Right 2 Dream Too parcel
The Portland Development Commission's board on Wednesday approved a $1.2 million purchase agreement for the property at Northwest Fourth Avenue and West Burnside Street that currently holds the Right 2 Dream Too camp.
BLOG: Design review and the planning process
In a previous post I mentioned the importance of design review in trying to get the city we’ve planned for. Unfortunately, the design review process in Oregon is artificially constrained […]
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
