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Big energy savings come from building owners鈥� competition
The 2013 Kilowatt Crackdown competition drew participation by owners of 64 Portland-metro commercial buildings that account for 15 million square feet. Together, they saved 4.1 million kilowatt-hours of electricity.
Design conflict in South Waterfront District
The design for a six-story mixed-use building planned in the South Waterfront District deviates from a string of nearby towers, and that bothers neighbors.
Hotel-hostel hybrid proposal selected for Grove Hotel
The Portland Development Commission's advisory committee tasked with selecting a preferred developer to revitalize the Grove Hotel in Old Town Chinatown has selected a joint proposal by Portland-based Naito Development and New York-based Eagle Point Hotel Partners.
A lot more than bare necessities
Multifamily developers are increasingly finding that to compete, they must adapt projects to tenants' needs.
Society Hotel: a history in the making
The Society Hotel will require a major seismic upgrade as well as extensive interior refurbishment because many of the rooms haven't been touched in more than a century.
A unique touch to a gritty area
Project partners planning a $3 million building renovation aren't looking to transform Old Town Chinatown, but rather celebrate it.
Questioning hunger for hospitality projects
The partners behind the Society Hotel renovation are bullish on the market opportunity for their project, but wonder whether the neighborhood can support a couple of others too.
Design advice sought for development on L-shaped block
Gerding Edlen and Works Partnership Architecture recently requested design advice from the Historic Landmarks Commission for a $19.8 million development planned for the L-shaped block that wraps around the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine building in Old Town Chinatown.
Portland developing interest in Colombia
This week, a small delegation of Portland professionals is visiting Bogot谩 and Medell铆n to meet with foreign planners and developers.
BLOG: Group seeks to help streamline design review process
Portland Urban Design Panel members want to help shorten the backlog of projects awaiting the Portland Design Commission by becoming intermediary advisers in the review process.
Hales proposing hefty overhaul of Portland鈥檚 URAs
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales will present to City Council a resolution that would significantly alter six of 11 urban renewal areas. The changes, according to Hales' office, would provide $158 million to local taxing jurisdictions over 30 years.
Eugene may initiate design review process
Eugene city officials are looking to possibly introduce a design review process, and they're looking at Portland become more informed.
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
