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‘It’s challenging … but it’s compelling’
Construction crews are working to deliver more affordable housing units to Portland's South Waterfront District.
South Waterfront project proceeds despite outside turmoil, keeps to schedule
The largest ongoing building project in Portland鈥檚 South Waterfront District keeps chugging along, despite the ongoing pandemic and over 100 days of protests, some of them at the nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement building.
South Waterfront project team marching onward
After removing contaminated soil, crews are proceeding with construction of an eight-story, mixed-use building on Block 40.
Years later, mixed-use project reappears
Portland design commissioners on Thursday suggested significant revisions to two South Waterfront towers proposed by a Dallas-based developer.
Work remains for South Waterfront redevelopment
A Dallas-based developer鈥檚 plans for a five-building project have a long way to go to gain approval, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Transit-oriented development plans to go before city officials
A proposal for a two-building mixed-use development that could add 289 residential units to Portland鈥檚 South Waterfront District is set to receive a pre-application conference.
Warehouse coming down so new building can go up
A new multistory mixed-use building is due to rise on Block 40, in Portland鈥檚 South Waterfront District, but demolition must take place first.
Southwest Portland proposal receives attention
Plans for an 8-acre site near the South Waterfront District call for a series of towers that would have thousands of new housing units, perhaps a hotel, retail shops and public spaces.
Major development opens in South Waterfront
Officials last week celebrated the grand opening of a two-building, 750,000-square-foot expansion of Oregon Health & Science University鈥檚 growing South Waterfront campus.
Team comes together to aid fight against cancer
The integrated project delivery method played an important role in the effort to create the $190 million Knight Cancer Research Building in Portland's South Waterfront District.
Updated: OMSI’s master developer is Gerding Edlen
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry has chosen a prominent Portland developer to remake the nonprofit group鈥檚 18-acre riverfront campus in Southeast Portland.
Knight Cancer Research Building: a sneak peek
A collaborative design process, and prefabrication construction is benefiting the OHSU project in the South Waterfront District.
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
