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Lloyd Center redevelopment in Portland land use review intakes | April 1, 2024
A pre-application conference is pending for a project that includes construction of a two-story multipurpose event structure.
New laws may lead to more micro-apartment projects
The door has opened for the tiny residences in the Pacific Northwest, where there is a tremendous need for affordable housing.
Portland City Council to review potential zoning code changes
The Portland Planning Commission on Tuesday agreed to recommend to the Portland City Council a package of draft zoning code updates intended to facilitate implementation of the code.
Commercial property changes in Portland land use review intakes | March 25, 2024
Historic resource review is pending for a project to change retail spaces in a building on Northwest 23rd Avenue.
Portland permitting consolidation coming soon
Starting in July, multiple Portland bureaus鈥� permitting functions will be combined into a single entity within the Bureau of Development Services.
Real estate trend could be boon for downtowns
While some U.S. cities are seeing office buildings transformed into residential ones, Portland is not yet one of them.
Pilot project brings modern technology to old housing
In New York City, heat pumps that fit in apartment windows promise significant reductions in carbon emissions.
Proposal to reuse light-rail cars in Portland land use review intakes | March 18, 2024
Early assistance is being sought for a project in which MAX light-rail cars and auxiliary structures would serve as community spaces at property in North Portland.
Firm commits to long-term stay in downtown Portland
Design studio Mayer/Reed Inc. has signed a 10-year lease for office space in the Power + Light Building.
Momentum builds nationally in homelessness case
The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear an argument by the city of Grants Pass, which says it is 鈥榟amstrung in responding to public encampments.'
Kotek calls for officials to halt Portland-area tolling plan
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday sent a letter to the Oregon Transportation Commission, saying the Regional Mobility Pricing Project for Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 should be scrapped,聽KGW-TV reported.
Lloyd Center redevelopment in Portland land use review intakes | March 11, 2024
A pre-application conference is pending for discussion of Central City master plan review for redevelopment of the Lloyd Center mall into a mixed-use neighborhood.
News
- Mass-timber firm acquires Oregon glulam manufacturer
- Financing plan for $120 million ballpark advances
- $8.4 million in top bidders | May 17, 2024
- Building Blocks: Mike’s Drive-In (Milwaukie)
- Flaws found in Portland’s inclusionary housing program
- Portland business acquired by international firm
- More work ahead for Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- Pacific Northwest business changes its name
- Construction of suburban park completed
- Construction costs rise for Oregon highway projects
- Modern safety helmets replace traditional hard hats on construction sites
- $6.6 million tech facility in Portland building permits | May 13, 2024
Commentary
- Buy American Act requirements becoming more stringent | Opinion
- New federal rule banning noncompetes may impact construction industry | Opinion
- A letter to the editor from Edward Sullivan and Carrie Richter | Opinion
- April bears chase off March bulls; interest rate cuts still paused | Opinion
- To help address labor difficulties, cultivate better bosses | Opinion
- Impact of Supreme Court decision in takings clause case is hazy | Opinion
- Active transportation is integral to bridge replacement project | Opinion
- 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
