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Photo essay contest focuses on urban neighborhoods
Urban Land Institute Northwest this month is holding a photo essay contest open to amateur and professional photographers.
Exporting revitalization success
Sacramento-area officials, developers and others gained insight during a recent visit of Portland.
City staffers holding community walks to examine zoning
Portland planners are hosting a series of community walks to gather input for the effort to create new mixed-use zoning designations.
Innovation, urban development set to collide
On May 31, Intel's Innovation Lab and the Zidell Companies will team up to host in Portland the second National Day of Civic Hacking, which aims to bring people together to solve community problems.
Portland developing interest in Colombia
This week, a small delegation of Portland professionals is visiting Bogot谩 and Medell铆n to meet with foreign planners and developers.
BLOG: Key elements of Portland鈥檚 new Comprehensive Plan
As I’ve mentioned before, the city of Portland is currently engaged in the most important planning work for any community: preparing a new comprehensive plan. The last time this was […]
Leaders ask: How can Portlanders prepare for a million more?
Though projections vary, the number of residents in the Portland-metro area could increase from 2.2 million to 3.2 million within the next two to three decades. The question of how to plan for that growth while protecting environmental assets and making investments in public transit and housing density was discussed by six panelists Thursday at an event hosted by Society for Marketing Professional[...]
Where new construction meets historic preservation
In Vancouver, British Columbia, a developer is planning to build a modern, 31-story tower that rises from the top of the existing 11-story building. Density is being increased and a historic structure is being preserved. Industry insiders weigh in on whether such a project would be feasible in Portland.
State law enforcement looms for Damascus
Oregon state officials can't do much to enforce comprehensive planning laws for cities. There isn't even much in the way of a precedent.
Central Eastside planning efforts elicit concerns
Central Eastside industrial tenants are concerned that future growth in the district could force them out.
LCDC set to address Damascus鈥� lack of comprehensive plan
Oregon's Land Conservation and Development Commission is taking the city of Damascus to task for failing to create a state-mandated comprehensive plan.
Public feedback sought on existing Portland zoning
Portland officials are seeking public input while developing new mixed-use zoning and planning designations for areas outside the central city.
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
