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Draft comprehensive plan discussions on tap
The Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission early next year will hold several work sessions to discuss portions of the city鈥檚 updated comprehensive plan.
West Hayden Island proposal still open to public scrutiny
More amendments concerning the West Hayden Island annexation proposal 鈥� and more opportunities to comment on them 鈥� are being presented this month by the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.
West Hayden Island development decision delayed
The Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission met on Tuesday to discuss West Hayden Island development and possibly make its final recommendation to City Council, which would have put the project within Mayor Sam Adams鈥� reach for approval. Instead, the commission voted unanimously to delay its recommendation.
Public forum on West Hayden Island project to be held tonight
Potentially one of the final public forums to discuss the West Hayden Island project before it鈥檚 presented to City Council will be held tonight.
Bureau lays out plans for West Hayden Island annexation
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability on Tuesday released its latest draft plan for the annexation of West Hayden Island.
Annexation plan for West Hayden Island released
The city of Portland on Monday released a preliminary draft plan for the annexation of West Hayden Island.
West Hayden Island development plan more environmentally conscious
A new development plan for West Hayden Island includes a proposal for a marine terminal that is as much as half the size as the one originally proposed, pleasing both environmentalists and city of Portland officials.
Hayden Island trying to make the most of new Interstate 5 bridge
With plans for a new Interstate 5 bridge, and potential annexation of West Hayden Island, change is coming to the developed, eastern side of the island. But some forward-thinking business and property owners are not certain yet whether that change will be for the better.
West Hayden Island: a muddy swamp you can use
Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability released the Draft Hayden Island Natural Resource Inventory Report today in which, among other things, it prioritized the value of the wetlands and woodlands of West Hayden Island.
Annexation of West Hayden Island moves ahead
Portland City Council on Thursday moved one step closer to annexing into the city more than 800 acres of undeveloped property on West Hayden Island.
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
