New aquatic center designed for Northgate Park in Portland
Construction of the $91.5 million facility may start in fall 2027. The center will feature competition and recreation pools, amenities like rentable event rooms and sustainable design elements.
Sabin CDC housing project advances in Northeast Portland
The five-story, 78-unit Nicole Sandoval Building, in the Alberta Arts District, will be highly energy efficient. A strategic design will help ensure that tenants will not have to pay for utilities.
Multnomah County advances $29.8M project in Portland
Construction of the Sobering and Crisis Stabilization Center is set to start soon in the Central Eastside Industrial District. This permanent Multnomah County facility will replace a temporary one and hold many more care stations.
Rockwood clinic set for $6.8M renovation next spring
Upgrades in the works for Multnomah County's Rockwood Community Health Center in Gresham will include HVAC, roof and lobby work.
On the Boards: Nueva Esperanza
A new, 150-unit affordable housing community is coming to the heart of Hillsboro.
Topping out three stories of affordable housing
Construction crews are working with two roof types for the Centennial Place development in Southeast Portland.
Building Blocks: Oregon City Engineering & Operations Center
Construction wrapped in September 2021 on a project to create a civic facility for the city of Oregon City.
Portland architecture firm grows in place
Employees now are back in the building following a renovation and expansion project featuring cross-laminated timber elements.
More affordable housing for Northeast Portland
Construction is expected to start late this year on a project to create a total of 41 units on two separate properties.
Building Blocks: New Road Ahead (Oregon Humane Society expansion)
After more than seven years of planning, the Oregon Humane Society’s most ambitious expansion project in its 153-year history has begun in Northeast Portland.
High aspirations lead to project a cut above
Some development choices are allowing a Beaverton affordable housing structure to have more of a market-rate feel.
When fate strikes, friends spread their wings
Like many other Oregonians, two architects in Portland decided during tough times to forge their own way.
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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