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PDC should look South for new executive director
I don’t know exactly what’s going on over at the Portland Development Commission right now, but the redevelopment agency is poised for some big changes. The PDC is deep in […]
PDC should look South for new executive director
I don’t know exactly what’s going on over at the Portland Development Commission right now, but the redevelopment agency is poised for some big changes. The PDC is deep in […]
Energy, cost drive Oregon Sustainability Center designs
Two design options presented for the Oregon Sustainability Center will be pared down to one by the end of February.
California looks at axing redevelopment agencies
California’s new governor Jerry Brown is taking no time to shake things up in the Golden State. Only a week after his inauguration, Brown released his budget proposal, which calls […]
California looks at axing redevelopment agencies
California’s new governor Jerry Brown is taking no time to shake things up in the Golden State. Only a week after his inauguration, Brown released his budget proposal, which calls […]
Q&A: Bruce Warner, outgoing head of Portland Development Commission
Bruce Warner, executive director of the Portland Development Commission, announced earlier this month that he will retire soon. Warner will stay through April so he can help the agency navigate the budgeting process.
Disparity study results pushed back to January
The results of a study to determine the number of minority, emerging small business and women-owned firms contracted for Portland Development Commission-funded projects will be released this January.
PDC expands loan for Burnside Bridgehead
At a Wednesday commission meeting the Portland Development Commission approved additional funds for a loan to Beam Development to get started on the Convention Plaza redevelopment, the first phase of the Burnside Bridgehead project.
PDC executive director announces retirement
Bruce Warner, executive director of the Portland Development Commission, announced his retirement during a staff meeting this morning.
PDC wants to woo out-of-town firms
The Portland Development Commission wants to use $681,000 a year from the city's general fund to pursue west coast businesses in four specific industries. The goal would be to convince these firms to fill PDC-backed projects like Centennial Mills, the Burnside Bridgehead and One Waterfront Place.
Rose Quarter indecision choking other neighborhoods
A delay in a Portland Development Commission decision about the Rose Quarter has a broader effect on five other areas in the city. Those areas and the Rose Quarter would receive funds if an urban renewal area were expanded to include them, but since the decision to expand has been stalled - largely because of Rose Quarter planning, all of the areas have to wait.
Signage, lighting now fundable by PDC
Signage and lighting improvements can now be funded through the Portland Development Commission's Storefront Improvements Program.
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
