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Construction of Pop Blocks project poised to begin
A $41.9 million construction permit was issued recently by the Portland Bureau of Development Services for a project at the Pop Blocks.
Security Properties nabs two major Portland properties
A Seattle real estate firm has acquired two major Portland-area multifamily properties, the company announced Monday.
Costs escalating for multifamily development
Production has slid a bit in Portland amid 鈥渦npredictable鈥� construction pricing, inclusionary housing rules and flat rents.
First Press Blocks building on the rise
Lease Crutcher Lewis is constructing Canvas at Press Blocks on a half-block directly east of Providence Park.
Pepsi Blocks project team will have to wait
Lingering technical issues led the Portland Design Commission on Thursday to delay its vote on whether to grant land use approval for the redevelopment proposal.
Advice given for Pepsi Blocks’ first phase
The first phase of the redevelopment of the former PepsiCo bottling plant in Northeast Portland on Thursday went before the Portland Design Commission.
Amid multifamily push, one project echoes the past
The Portland Design Commission last week approved plans for a massive four-story Lexus dealership at Northeast 31st Avenue and Sandy Boulevard.
Dense development proposal wins approval
The Design Commission on Thursday OK'd Security Properties' redevelopment plans for the Pepsi Blocks, in Northeast Portland.
Redevelopment starts with demolition
The Press Blocks redevelopment project in Goose Hollow has kicked off with the demolition of a half-block warehouse building.
Adjusting to inclusionary housing rules
In at least one case, a single affordable unit in a new development can meet Portland requirements.
Photos: Inside Vacasa’s new Pearl District office
Vacasa's sprawling new office space in Heartline's office building contains ample daylight and vacation rental-inspired design touches.
The wonderful world of woonerfs
At some point this year, Portland urbanists began talking about woonerfs 鈥� a shared-street concept popular in the Netherlands. They鈥檝e hardly stopped since.
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
