Lardo, the latest food-cart-turned-restauraunt
Earlier this week, I had the chance to walk down Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard to the latest food-cart-turned-restaurant, Lardo.
What we can learn from Voodoo Doughnut
One of the keys to success for many of Portland small businesses these days is to find ways to add value to your products or services. It is these experiences that not only increase the bottom line for the company, but also add to the character and appeal of our city.
One indicator of the economy: limousine companies
A little while ago I had a conversation with a gentleman who owns a local limousine company. The funny part about the conversation was that by the end, I realized what a great market indicator his business can be. When you think about it, people like to order limos when they are feeling confident about themselves and their businesses. It made me realize that I should probably keep his number and s[...]
What I learned from Steve Jobs’ biography
I have always been a fan of reading books about people whose lives and experiences are ones that I could never live. Steve lived a lot of life in his short time with us. Whether you are a fan of Steve Jobs or not, the one thing that you have to tip your hat to is that the man was a visionary who was not willing to settle for anything less than what he saw as perfection.
Mixing it up
Last night I had the opportunity to do a bit of schmoozing with some fellow building buffs. It was at the Urban Land Institute’s Young Leaders Group Summer Social at […]
Who bought the Burnside Rocket? We’ll tell you!
"Guerilla Developer" Kevin Cavenaugh says he's on his way back out of financial trouble. At the end of last year, Cavenaugh announced a new project that will bring an up-scale outdoor food court to a superblock in the middle of Northeast Portland.
New Target store under construction in downtown Portland?
The 91ÊÓÆµ wrote in October that Target was finalizing its lease for a downtown Portland store, and now it looks like it's really happening you guys!
Home prices drop for third straight month
Home prices in the U.S. dropped in November, the third consecutive month for them to do so according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller home price index. The decline isn’t unusual for fall, […]
Is the West End the cheaper Pearl District?
Portland's West End (you know, that area in downtown south of Burnside and west of the streetcar?) has been seeing a lot of retail activity lately. And as more retail tenants open in the area, some already established businesses are taking note of the West End's heavy foot traffic - and cheaper rents.
Real estate investor roundtable held in Portland
John W. Mitchell, a principal at M & H Economic Consultants, and Sam Rodriguez, vice president of development at Mill Creek Residential Trust, gave keynote addresses on Wednesday at an investor roundtable hosted by HFO Investment Real Estate at the Multnomah Athletic Club.
Why you are being counted as you walk Portland’s streets
You've probably been counted. Right now, on fifteen downtown intersections, people are sitting about in the cold-ish weather of Portland's December and counting pedestrians. Workers are sitting around and going "click" every single time someone walks by, contributing to a giant pile of numbers about pedestrian traffic. Who are they, though? Why are they there? And why is what they’re doing at al[...]
Under U 4 Men moving downtown Portland store
Under U 4 Men, the Portland boutique for men's undies, is moving its store on Southwest Broadway to a new location at 800 S.W. Washington St., at Park Avenue.
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 — 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







