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Firm leases substantial office space in Slabtown
The Leland James building in Northwest Portland has attracted a trio of tenants to the fast-developing Slabtown area.
Clackamas County pursuing new courthouse
Clackamas County is advancing plans for a large new courthouse complex to be built with financial help from the state, 15 years after local voters rejected paying for it themselves.
Photos: Multnomah Village mixed-use project on track
A building with bedrooms, burgers, bagels, bucks 鈥� and donuts.
Design issues remain for Fremont Apartments
Context and massing are the two issues keeping TVA Architects鈥� design for the Fremont Apartments from getting the go-ahead from the Portland Design Commission.
Interior design group announces award winners
The International Interior Design Association鈥檚 Oregon chapter announced its 2017 Design Excellence awards recently.
Tuck Lung building makeover on hold
A proposal to remake a property with deep roots in Old Town Chinatown鈥檚 Chinese-American community has stalled after Portland鈥檚 Historic Landmarks Commission offered design advice that discouraged the developer.
Portland Playhouse project takes center stage
The renovation and expansion of a performing arts space is already generating excitement in the King neighborhood.
Project proposal’s parking problem perplexes people
The team designing a 20-story mixed-use tower for 140 S.W. Columbia St., is struggling to incorporate parking in a way that gains the Portland Design Commission's approval.
When it isn’t business as usual
Bringing brands into cities like Portland sometimes requires architectural adjustments.
Willing to possibly pay a hefty price
For many project owners, addressing risks of natural disasters isn鈥檛 the top priority 鈥� and sometimes it stings.
South Waterfront project has historical perspective
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday commended and approved a proposal to construct two seven-story buildings on blocks 42 and 45.
Developer to test multifamily feasibility
Urban Asset Advisors is studying the feasibility of two mixed-use projects that could test Portland鈥檚 inclusionary zoning rules.
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
