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Southeast Portland land use and transportation plan approved
The amendments to the city鈥檚 comprehensive plan and zoning code will primarily impact future development in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood.
Significant development concerns persist in Portland
Industry professionals are unsure whether the city鈥檚 reorganization of permitting services will iron out long-standing problems.
Growing wildfire risks challenging property insurers
Increasing development amid climate change has increased risks of wildfires and other natural disasters damaging communities. Insurance providers, state regulators and researchers are grappling with how to keep the insurance companies in business while keeping residents and their properties insured.
Keller Auditorium reinvention in Portland land use review intakes | April 29, 2024
A design advice hearing is pending for a proposal to substantially improve the performing arts venue in downtown Portland.
Name revealed for new Portland permitting bureau
Starting July 1, developers and others will work with a modified entity 鈥� Portland Permitting & Development 鈥� for most types of residential and commercial permits.
Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors
The Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness on Monday as it considered whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking.
160-unit apartment building in Portland land use review intakes | April 22, 2024
A type 2 procedure (design review with modifications) is pending for construction of a seven-story multifamily building in Northeast Portland.
Historic Oregon ski lodge damaged by fire
A fire erupted and then was extinguished at Timberline Lodge, in Government Camp, on Thursday night. No injuries were reported. The lodge and the ski area are closed while damage is assessed.
Burger business gets OK to open Portland-metro eatery
Plans for In-N-Out to open a restaurant in Beaverton are moving forward. A land use application was approved by an independent hearings officer on Tuesday.
Tenant secured for 50,000-square-foot facility in Slabtown
Jaguar Land Rover has signed a lease agreement with an investment group for full occupancy of Redfox Commons, in Northwest Portland.
Report: Wind development trending in right direction
2023 was a record year for infrastructure installations, but more growth is needed to meet goals.
Trail improvement project in Portland land use review intakes | April 15, 2024
Early assistance is being sought for a Portland Parks & Recreation project to construct a new accessible walking trail and enhance existing trails on Rose City Golf Course property.
News
- Southeast Portland land use and transportation plan approved
- Proposal for Lloyd District venue draws questions
- OHSU building proposal wins unanimous approval
- $15.5 million in top bidders | May 3, 2024
- Significant development concerns persist in Portland
- Growing wildfire risks challenging property insurers
- Building Blocks: Modera Woodstock
- Survey says: Out with the old, in with the new
- $2.3 million HVAC upgrade in Portland building permits | April 29, 2024
- Keller Auditorium reinvention in Portland land use review intakes | April 29, 2024
- $447M grant sought for Burnside Bridge replacement project
- $10.6 million in top bidders | April 26, 2024
Commentary
- Active transportation is integral to bridge replacement project
- Coed softball, compliance and consequences: NLRB’s directive unveiled | Opinion
- Oregon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt | Opinion
- Oregon Family Leave Act is changing: Prepare now for updates | Opinion
- Let go of getting it right: the cost of oversize expectations | Opinion
- Drafting real estate documents with project permitting in mind | Opinion
- License to build: the importance of license terms in design agreements | Opinion
- Perhaps surveyors and lawyers should consider teaming up | Opinion
- New law touted as triumph for affordable housing … but is it? | Opinion
- Bulls vanquish bears; outlook promising for stock market | Opinion
- Sandworms and silence: a guide to implementing workplace boundaries | Opinion
- Advancing women in construction is a year-round endeavor | Opinion
