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Architecture firm moving office to Old Town
Ankrom Moisan Architects is designing a six-story mixed-use building to hold its new Portland headquarters.
Burnside bridgehead project poised to start
Construction of a $60 million, mixed-use tower at the Burnside bridgehead will begin in August, now that Block 67 LLC has closed on a $1.5 million land purchase.
Armory Building loans reworked 鈥� after squabble
The Portland Development Commission on Wednesday granted a generous loan modification to Portland Center Stage for refinancing of the Armory Building in the Pearl District, but not before a somewhat heated exchange between one commissioner and the performing arts organization's artistic director.
Burnside bridgehead development finale
Key Development is planning to build a two- to three-story commercial building on a tiny spit of land (Block 76W).
Killian Pacific expanding its Central Eastside portfolio
Vancouver, Wash.-based Killian Pacific is under contract to purchase the lot owned and occupied by Speed's Towing at 125 S.E. Clay St.
Carefully creating community
A dozen couples (and counting) are planning for a new cohousing community in Portland for aging adults.
Spurring commercial building retrofits
Multnomah County Commissioner-elect Jules Bailey is spearheading an effort to create a county program that would provide cheap financing for energy-efficiency retrofits of commercial buildings.
A bid to streamline design review
Urban Design Panel members say they can identify issues before they reach the Portland Design Commission.
Combining colors, culture, commerce
A former bank branch in Southeast Portland is being renovated to suit the Portland Mercado.
PDC seeking offers for vacant downtown property
The Portland Development Commission is seeking offers for a 10,000-square-foot vacant lot on the northeast corner of Southwest Third Avenue and Taylor Street.
Grant money available for neighborhood improvements
The Portland Development Commission is preparing to offer money for community improvement projects in five urban renewal areas.
Revving up for revitalization
The Grove Hotel redevelopment team believes the project can spur others in Old Town Chinatown.
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
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
