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244-unit Pearl District project to receive design advice
Plans for a 244-unit residential tower in the Pearl District, at Northwest 14th Avenue and Glisan Street, are scheduled to receive a design advice hearing on March 17.
Builder’s Choice: Skanska USA Building
Skanska USA Building's office here is continuing to take on a diverse array of projects.
UO professor touts natural architecture
Kevin Nute, an architecture professor at the University of Oregon, in his new e-book suggests that architects should find more ways to bring natural elements into their designs.
Alphabet District design refinement
Changes are forthcoming for a six-story, mixed-use building planned in the Alphabet District.
Multifamily high-rise on tap for Brewery Blocks
Mill Creek Residential Trust last week submitted a design advice request for a proposed building 11 to 14 stories at Northwest 10th Avenue and Davis Street with ground-floor retail space and 112 subterranean parking spaces.
Modera Belmont project moving forward
The old Oregon Ballet Theatre building on Southeast Sixth Avenue will soon be demolished to make way for Mill Creek Residential Trust鈥檚 six-story, mixed-use Modera Belmont project.
Hotel rising on tiny Portland site
Construction of an AC Hotel by Marriott is under way in downtown Portland.
Exemplary historic preservation projects honored
Seven historic preservation projects, including six designed by Portland architects, recently were honored by Restore Oregon.
Four-story addition planned for Marriott hotel
A plan is in the works to expand a downtown hotel project by building atop a neighboring parking structure.
Scrambling for experienced architects
In Portland, firms are dealing with high demand and short supply of experienced architects.
Photos: Mixed-use project rising on banks of Willamette River
Construction of mixed-use apartment development is under way on a lot abutting the Willamette River on Northwest Front Avenue.
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
