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South Reach project aims to build connections
Plans to improve access to the Willamette River in Portland south of the Ross Island Bridge and provide better connectivity with the Sellwood and Brooklyn neighborhoods took another step forward recently.
City of Portland delays River Plan two years
The city of Portland has decided to delay any further work on the River Plan until the city鈥檚 new comprehensive plan, the Portland Plan, is completed in two years.
River Plan takes another hit; industry group wants buildable lands inventory
Last week the Oregon Court of Appeals sided with the Working Waterfront Coalition, an industry group that represents water dependent businesses in the Portland Harbor, on its claim that the city needs a new buildable lands inventory. The ruling comes after the state Land Use Board of Appeals halted the city鈥檚 proposed River Plan in January, further diminishing the city鈥檚 chances of new environ[...]
River Plan appealed again, but not by city
The three parties that initially appealed the city of Portland's River Plan to the state Land Use Board of Appeals have decided to appeal LUBA's findings to the Oregon Court of Appeals.
City doesn’t appeal LUBA River Plan decision
The city of Portland has decided not to appeal a recent decision by the state Land Use Board of Appeals over the board's recent remand of the city's new environmental zoning on the Willamette River.
City undetermined about River Plan process
The city of Portland will use all of the remaining 48 hours it has to determine its course of action after its update of environmental zoning along the Willamette River was remanded back to the city last month.
Portland River Plan immediately appealed
The North Reach portion of Portland's River Plan for the Willamette River, approved by City Council in April 2010, was appealed by two businesses and an industry group, and the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals has remanded it to the city for more work.
Water rights in Oregon slightly murky
A law professor at Lewis & Clark College is pushing for Oregon to update its water-rights system, which is more than 100 years old.
For some, River Plan fix makes matters worse
A city plan to protect the environment along the Willamette River has drawn heavy criticism from businesses who'd have to pay new fees. But a proposed subsidy to appease the businesses has made taxpayers unhappy, too.
Looming Portland waterfront land-use decisions
The next few months should prove crucial to the聽owners of waterfront property in Portland as the city and state will take action on several important topics. The first is the […]
Looming Portland waterfront land-use decisions
The next few months should prove crucial to the聽owners of waterfront property in Portland as the city and state will take action on several important topics. The first is the […]
Siltronic granted exemption from River Plan
The Portland City Council approved an ordinance today that will allow Siltronic to bypass the newly approved River Plan when developing its waterfront property.
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
