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Oregon University projects being put off, including Oregon Sustainability Center
Today, we got a hold of the details of the budget note Oregon House Co-speaker Bruce Hanna will be adding to one of the university system's budget bills, which will require that the sustainability center team bring a whole bunch of information and analysis back with its funding request in February.
Some accomplishments from the Portland Water Bureau’s big, green plan
Today, the bureau released the 2011 update to the Portland Water Bureau Sustainability Action Plan, a comprehensive set of goals to increase efficiencies in managing PWB鈥檚 Energy, Water, Transportation, Toxics treatment , Paper and Property Management related activities.
‘Laugh for Livability’ promises green giggles
The Coalition for a Sustainable Future is holding its fifth annual "Laugh for Livability" event Friday night at the Melody Ballroom in Southeast Portland.
Symposium: the future of Portland’s historic resources
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability will host a three hour symposium focused around historic resources in the central city, and how they relate to the Portland’s Central City 2035 […]
Why green performance bonds will become increasingly important
Editor’s note: Security bond agent Kevin Kaiser submitted the following post explaining surety bonds and their impact on green building. Although green building innovations are often praised and encouraged for […]
What’s your green building made of?
Local attorney Joseph Eckhardt of Stoel Rives has an interesting piece on Environmental Leader about the “green inputs” that go into buildings to reach certifications like LEED. His basic point […]
Things to do in May, Oregon’s Historic Preservation Month
It’s May, and along with spring showers comes National Historic Preservation Month. While Portlanders don’t need another reason to celebrate their abundance of historic homes and commercial buildings, May offers […]
‘Recession-proof’ eco-roofs
State and local government programs are helping make green roofs a booming industry in an otherwise tight construction climate. Landscape architecture blog “The Dirt” covered a national green roof event […]
McMenamins Crystal Hotel offers sneak peek
The newest historic renovation for the McMenamins chain was available for a sneak peek party today. Patrons could walk the halls of the Crystal Hotel, taste wine and talk with […]
The greenest grocery store in the world
Grist picked up this story today on the supposed “greenest grocery store in the world,” which is disappointingly not located in Portland, but in Dedham, Mass. The Whole Foods location […]
The greenest grocery store in the world
Grist picked up this story today on the supposed “greenest grocery store in the world,” which is disappointingly not located in Portland, but in Dedham, Mass. The Whole Foods location […]
Electrics vehicles – without batteries
The batteries that power electric vehicles have long been the biggest drawback to more widespread EV adoption. Big, heavy and made from incredibly expensive materials, EV batteries take up a […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
