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Sustainable building park planned for Portland
Portland could soon have a facility similar to the BRE Innovation Park in England, a place to construct buildings using innovative sustainable methods.
Downtown Portland urban renewal causing rift between city, county
On Tuesday the Willamette Week blog released an email from Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen to Portland Development Commission planner Peter Englander. The email shows Cogen’s frustration with the PDC’s […]
Downtown Portland urban renewal causing rift between city, county
On Tuesday the Willamette Week blog released an email from Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen to Portland Development Commission planner Peter Englander. The email shows Cogen’s frustration with the PDC’s […]
Q&A: PDC’s newest, and youngest, commissioner
Aneshka Colas-Dickson has been nominated by Mayor Sam Adams to fill the Portland Development Commission Board of Commissioners' fifth commissioner seat. Once appointed, she will be the board's youngest commissioner ever.
Sustainability center gets more funding for design
The Oregon University System on Thursday gave the go-ahead for more funding to move the Oregon Sustainability Center project into the schematic design phase.
PDC awards $250K in grants
The Portland Development Commission has awarded $250,000 in Community Livability Grant funds to five different organizations within the Lents Town Center Urban Renewal Area.
PDC votes to increase Killingsworth Station loan
The Portland Development Commission today passed a third amendment which cleared the way from a funding standpoint for the Killingsworth Station mixed-use project to move forward.
Crucial condo project close to construction
A condominium development meant to be the catalyst for a North Portland urban renewal area could soon begin construction after seven years of roadblocks. But the project hinges on a vote by the Portland Development Commission board on Friday on whether to increase a loan for the project.
Oregon in time crunch to use recovery bonds
Oregon is running out of time to use federal stimulus recovery bonds before the Dec. 31. deadline. The bonds, which are not charged taxes on interest, were introduced to spur financing on private projects. But cities and counties are having trouble finding the right projects for the bonds.
Hung Far Low sign soon to be rehung
The Hung Far Low sign will hang once more in Portland's Chinatown, with an unveiling of the sign at the First Thursday art event on Sept. 2.
Old Town building to be demolished
The Portland Development Commission announced today it is seeking bids for the demolition of the former Oregon Mountain Community building on Block 8 in Old Town.
Portland public process a hindrance for many
While developers around town may agree that Portland's public involvement policy is among the most extensive in the nation, they disagree on the extent of the process' benefits.
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
