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Portland Japanese Garden project honored
The Portland Japanese Garden added to its list of honors recently when Engineering News-Record (ENR) named the Cultural Crossing expansion its project of the year in the Northwest region.
Landscape architect Macy dies at age 72
J. Douglas Macy, a prominent landscape architect who influenced some of Oregon鈥檚 most beloved public spaces, died Nov. 10. He was 72.
Beloved Ashland courtyard receives long-awaited TLC
When the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) needed to update the courtyard between its three main theaters, it called on a team it knew well.
Design review changes: a plan for action
A long, twisting road lies ahead for implementation of Portland's Design Overlay Zone Assessment recommendations.
Portland set to implement DOZA recommendations
Recommendations deriving from Portland鈥檚 Design Overlay Zone Assessment (DOZA) project are beginning to be put into action by city staffers. The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday got its first briefing on how implementation may affect its work.
Photos: the expanded Portland Japanese Garden
The Portland Japanese Garden debuted its Cultural Village expansion, the first public commission in the United States designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates, earlier this month. The project added several […]
Design Commission responds to DOZA recommendations
The Portland Design Commission gave the Design Overlay Zone Assessment (DOZA) final report a mixed review during its Thursday meeting.
Design review process under scrutiny
The city of Portland has hired a consultant 鈥� the Seattle office of landscape architecture and urban design firm Walker Macy 鈥� to study the entire design review process.
The difficulty of designing spaces for all
Designing landscapes to serve a diverse population is a complicated process, but one that can benefit entire communities. But some observers say that process in the Portland-metro area needs to be better at including minority populations.
Portland firms win Yellowstone Park design competitions
Yellowstone National Park will get an infusion of Portland design, after the park鈥檚 foundation this week announced winners of two design competitions.
Bend church design takes inspiration from surroundings
The design of the recently completed Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon reflects the natural environment -- inside and out.
Portland Japanese Garden expansion to start construction
After years of preparation, a pause during the recession and a state land-use appeal, the Portland Japanese Garden鈥檚 plans to expand are moving forward.
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
