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Construction revival saves Portland housing projects
After the collapse of Seabold Construction, a veteran builder led efforts to revive two stalled multifamily projects in the Albina neighborhood amid tough conditions.
Portland Design Commission still says yes
The panel on Thursday backed a slightly revised plan for a 23-story mixed-use building in the Pearl District after a rare remand by the City Council.
Contentious project on verge of approval
Plans call for construction in the Pearl District of a 250-foot-tall building with 160 hotel rooms and 113 residential units.
Proposed Pearl District hotel faces neighborhood backlash
Some neighbors are opposing a 23-story Hyatt Place hotel and apartment building planned for a quarter-block site in the Pearl District.
Mixed-use proposal not ready yet, but progressing
An appeal of the denial of a proposal to build a seven-story mixed-use building in North Portland has been continued until June.
Seattle developer investing heavily in Portland
Ground was broken recently on Vibrant Cities' Ascend -- a five-story building with 96 micro-apartments and ground-floor retail space -- in Northeast Portland.
Pearl District may soon gain a 23-story tower
Two development partners -- Seattle鈥檚 Vibrant Cities and The Sunray Companies of Madison, Mississippi -- are proposing to build in the Pearl District a tower featuring hotel space and 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
