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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 […]
PDC takes Rose Quarter properties off table for URA expansion
The city of Portland is moving forward with plans to expand the city's largest urban renewal area by 430 acres. But the Rose Quarter, which was criticized by nearby residents for being included, has been removed from the expansion plans.
Neighbors: Keep Rose Quarter out of URA
The Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, which represents 12 neighborhood associations in North and Northeast Portland, sent a letter on Wednesday to several city officials expressing concern with the potential inclusion of the properties in the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area.
Portland approves coliseum name change
Portland City Council today voted to change the name of Memorial Coliseum to Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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.
Blazers’ development rights extended six months
Portland City Council has approved a six month extension to Portland Arena Management's development rights within the Rose Quarter.
PDC, architect unveil vision for Rose Quarter
Early plans for improved transportation connections and a mixed-use area along North Broadway with an emphasis on the activewear industry were presented to the Rose Quarter Stakeholder Advisory Committee Tuesday night.
Draft plan for Rose Quarter to be revealed
A first look at a draft plan for the area surrounding Memorial Coliseum will be presented at a meeting of the Rose Quarter Stakeholder Advisory Committee tomorrow.
Rose Quarter agreement difficult to enforce
Communities around Portland's Rose Quarter worry an agreement to give them say in the area's redevelopment lacks teeth. The agreement gives the community power to sue if the developer doesn't meet its minority contracting requirements. But since the city isn't included in the agreement, community members would have to provide their own legal counsel.
Rose Quarter deal seeks to revive community
A proposed fee on all tickets sold in the revamped Rose Quarter would go toward businesses in the area that are victims of gentrification. But the fee could conflict with a another standing agreement for fees in the Rose Quarter.
Twitter, social media help public involvement process
When writing a story earlier this week on the public involvement process for development projects receiving public support in Portland. I had more information than I could possibly fit in […]
Twitter, social media help public involvement process
When writing a story earlier this week on the public involvement process for development projects receiving public support in Portland. I had more information than I could possibly fit in […]
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
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- 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
