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Affordable housing project finds funding, improves chances
A project by nonprofit Human Solutions to build a transit-oriented, affordable housing project in the Gateway area of Northeast Portland had fizzled in the past. But now it has financial backing from state and federal tax credits, private foundations and a helping of urban renewal dollars.
PDC wants developer for district energy in the Rose Quarter
The Portland Development Commission recently issued a request for proposals from developers interested in installing a district-wide energy system that would first serve Memorial Coliseum and later expand to serve other buildings such as the Rose Garden arena and the Oregon Convention Center.
Infantile debt talks draw to close, local development axed
Asian grocer Uwajimaya announced last week that it will not longer pursue developing a store in Portland鈥檚 Chinatown. PDC was backing the project, and city officials hoped it would rejuvenate the area.
Uwajimaya pulls out of long-anticipated Old Town project
Property owner David Gold and project developer Sockeye Development announced Monday morning that Seattle-based Asian grocer Uwajimaya no longer plans to anchor a nearly $80 million mixed-use project that had been in the works for years. Gold said that moving forward with a Block 33 project would be difficult now.
PDC seeks developer for Inn at the Convention Center
The Portland Development Commission has issued a request for information from developers interested in redeveloping the 97-room Inn at the Convention Center in Northeast Portland.
Interstate Corridor URA expansion approved by Portland City Council
A mayor-less Portland City Council today unanimously approved expanding the city鈥檚 largest urban renewal area 鈥� which is currently 3,744 acres by 425 acres. It鈥檚 a move that will allow business and property owners within the five expansion areas to take advantage of the various programs and grants that the Portland Development Commission offers to those inside of URAs.
Grove Hotel set to become hostel
A team of developers is seeking to convert the former Grove Hotel on West Burnside Street into a hostel that the Portland Development Commission believes can help it create jobs in the technology and creative sectors.
PDC seeks architecture, engineering team for Coliseum work
The Portland Development Commission issued a request for proposals this week seeking an architecture and engineering team for a renovation of Veteran鈥檚 Memorial Coliseum.
Disagreement between developer, PDC jeopardizes Centennial Mills project
The company selected more than four years ago to lead the Centennial Mills redevelopment project is concerned that a philosophical shift at the Portland Development Commission under the direction of new Executive Director Patrick Quinton is at odds with the project the company has set out to complete. And unless the differences can be worked out, it could be difficult to go forward with the projec[...]
John Jackley, communications and business equity at PDC
John Jackley will never forget his third day of employment with the Portland Development Commission. It was on that Wednesday in September 2006 that several hundred people representing the African-American […]
Taxpayers to help PNCA with expansion
The Portland Development Commission believes the 511 Federal Building, constructed nearly a century ago, can become a link between two of the city’s distinct districts: Old Town/Chinatown and the Pearl […]
Globe Hotel good to go with renovation financing
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine has in hand the final piece of the financing puzzle that will help the school pay for a renovation of the 100-year-old Globe Hotel Building.
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
