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Coliseum and Rose Garden on track to share energy system
On the heels of a group of engineers determining that Portland鈥檚 Rose Quarter will operate more efficiently if its buildings share a heating and cooling system, construction of the necessary infrastructure is likely to begin this year.
Construction continues on Rose Quarter apartment project
Construction continues on the Milano apartment project, which began in January. The 60-unit project in the Rose Quarter is designed by Ankrom Moisan and being built by LCG Pence.
Rose Quarter development on track, regardless of NBA lockout
Lockout or not, the Rose Quarter is keeping busy
$30M in upgrades planned for Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Redevelopment ideas for Veterans Memorial Coliseum in the last few years have ranged from a soundstage or an entertainment complex or an arts center. But now Portland City Council is expected to discuss a resolution that would declare city support for $30 million of upgrades for the building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Will the NBA lockout hurt developers in the Lloyd District?
The National Basketball Association is more than 100 days into a lockout that has already cancelled the first two weeks of the 2011鈥�12 season. The argument over how to split league revenues between owners and players is one thing, but what about the local business aspect of a faltering league?
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.
Green movement not a slam dunk for sports
Portland this week is hosting the first Green Sports Alliance Summit, a conference featuring studies, lectures, panels, breakout groups and site visits to introduce sports executives to a range of best practices for sustainability.
Potential expansion of Portland’s largest URA criticized
After waiting for more than a year to learn the future of the Rose Quarter properties, the Portland Development Commission鈥檚 Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday whether to incorporate five surrounding areas into the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area, Portland鈥檚 largest URA.
PDC wants to use urban renewal dollars on Coliseum
Not long ago, Veterans Memorial Coliseum was in danger of being torn down. Now the city of Portland is looking to use nearly $20 million in property tax money 鈥� through urban renewal 鈥� to upgrade the facility.
Rose Quarter properties get needed fresh start
City of Portland officials late last week announced the Portland Trail Blazers organization will let its development rights for the Rose Quarter properties in Northeast Portland expire without submitting a […]
Rose Quarter properties get needed fresh start
City of Portland officials late last week announced the Portland Trail Blazers organization will let its development rights for the Rose Quarter properties in Northeast Portland expire without submitting a […]
What the Rose Quarter could be, according to The Simpsons
I swear Matt Groening, Portland native and creator of “The Simpsons” must keep up with his hometown’s happenings and imbue them into his show. On last night’s episode, The Simpsons […]
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
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- 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
