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Portland City Council reconsiders Fremont Apartments
Overturning its previous tentative decision to uphold an appeal and deny Lincoln Property Company's proposed 17-story Fremont Apartments project between Northwest Naito Parkway and the Willamette River, the Portland City Council on Wednesday voted to reconsider the application.
City Council rejects Pearl District proposal
In a tentative vote, the Portland City Council unanimously upheld an appeal to deny the proposal for the Fremont Apartments, planned in the Pearl District between Northwest Naito Parkway and the Willamette River.
Buckman project almost gets green light
A proposal for a new mixed-use building in the Buckman neighborhood wasn't approved Thursday by Portland design commissioners; however, they believe TVA Architects is on the right track.
Pearl District project’s critics speak up
The Portland City Council on Wednesday began to hear a neighborhood association鈥檚 appeal of the Design Commission鈥檚 approval of plans for the Fremont Apartments.
Killian Pacific revises plans for Pearl District project
Lovejoy Square, a 10-story mixed-use development proposed for a half-block parcel in the heart of the Pearl District, won praise from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday. The updated design reflects major changes from an earlier version.
Lloyd District mixed-use project progresses
The Portland Design Commission got its second look at a proposal for a $75 million project to build four mixed-use buildings in the Lloyd District. For the most part, commissioners liked what they saw.
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.
Design Commission weighs in on OMSI master plan
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday got its first look at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry鈥檚 master plan for development around its Southeast Portland campus, and overall was encouraged by progress being made.
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.
Two architects join AIA’s College of Fellows
Timothy Eddy, founding principal of Hennebery Eddy Architects, and Roderick Ashley have been named to the American Institute of Architects鈥� College of Fellows.
Modest renovation in the works for Guild Theatre
The Guild Theatre, at 829 S.W. Ninth Ave., is finally getting some needed attention.
Stoel Rives settles in at Park Avenue West
Stoel Rives recently offered a tour of its new space at Park Avenue West. The firm is occupying approximately 121,000 square feet.
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