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PDC making plans for mail processing property
Portland Development Commission officials will soon seek public input on potential redevelopment of a 14-acre property off of Northwest Broadway, between Lovejoy and Hoyt streets.
ZGF Architects returning to the scene of its design
ZGF Architects, the same Portland firm that designed the Grove Plaza in Boise, Idaho, in 1986, is returning for the plaza鈥檚 redesign.
Projects need more work, design commission says
A design for the proposed mixed-use Modera Belmont development in Southeast Portland still needs a bit more work to meet city standards.
Making connections with China
Oregon industry professionals are exchanging knowledge with Chinese counterparts.
Contractor hired for Wizer Block project
Portland-based PHK Development has hired general contractor Lease Crutcher Lewis to construct a $92 million mixed-use development in downtown Lake Oswego.
OHSU’s proposed sky bridges tough sell with city
A proposed expansion to Oregon Health & Science University鈥檚 Center for Health & Healing in the South Waterfront could face an uphill battle to gain city approval because of plans to build sky bridges.
Seeking exceptional air quality
The design team for a new lab's specialized mechanical system is pursuing a lofty goal.
Height limit cramping county
Multnomah County Health Department officials want a taller building than Portland zoning allows.
Plans for new South Waterfront towers proceeding
Developers working on Oregon Health & Science University projects in the South Waterfront District have applied to the city for early assistance.
2015 Newsmakers: Hoffman Construction
Hoffman Construction Co. appears to have emerged from the past recession in fine form, with a long list of projects that starts with a leading role at Park Avenue West.
Another Zidell Yards mixed-use project on tap
The Zidell family is moving forward with plans to construct a second mixed-use building in the South Waterfront District.
Application period open for ZGF scholarship, internship
ZGF Architects, until Feb. 1, is accepting applications from architecture students for a $10,000 scholarship and paid summer internship at one of the firm鈥檚 offices.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
Commentary
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- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
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- 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
