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Julie Livingston: a new approach for Portland Design Commission
Since taking over the Design Commission lead position from David Wark in July, Julie Livingston has taken steps to add structure and improve communication the the group's public meetings.
Fifth time’s a charm for Hazelwood Plaza
A long-sought Northeast Portland affordable housing development that has undergone multiple redesigns has gained the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 permission to move ahead.
Superblock project designs critiqued
Portland design commissioners weighed in on Oregon Square, the next superblock project planned in the Lloyd District.
Mixed-use high-rise pitched for Pearl District
Chris Jones, a project designer with Portland-based Vallaster Corl Architects, on Thursday asked the Portland Design Commission for preliminary design advice on Couch Nine.
One design approved, another rejected
The Portland Design Commission approved SERA Architects' plan for the Riverscape Lot 8 development.
Requesting more pizzazz
The Portland Design Commission wants to see more oomph in a South Waterfront hotel design.
Headquarters hotel plaza location is quandary
The proposed location for a plaza on the site of the planned $235 million headquarters hotel received a lukewarm response from the Portland Design Commission during a design advice hearing on Thursday.
Slight change on tap for Pearl District project
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a Pearl District Neighborhood Association appeal for a change to the design of a planned stair enclosure on the roof of the Janey II apartments.
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
