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Middle housing subdivision in Portland land use review intakes | Jan. 8, 2024
A development team is proposing creation of a four-lot subdivision for construction of housing in North Portland.
$6 million wetlands restoration in Portland building permits | Jan. 8, 2024
A commercial permit was issued for restoration of the Springwater Wetlands in Portland. The project will include grading, landscaping, and construction of a connector trail.
$2.98M construction permit issued for NE 2nd Ave. in Portland | Dec. 26, 2023
A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by the Bureau of Development Services.
Nike Portland renovations in land use review intakes | Dec. 26, 2023
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by the Bureau of Development Services.
$16M update of bus yard in Portland building permits | Dec. 18, 2023
A new construction permit is under review for installation of six overhead gantries in a TriMet bus yard on Southeast Powell Boulevard.
Affordable housing development in Portland land use review intakes | Dec. 18, 2023
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct a three-story building with approximately 22 affordable housing units in Southeast Portland.
$6.5 million tenant improvement in Portland building permits | Dec. 11, 2023
An alteration permit was issued for various improvements -- including voluntary seismic upgrades and a roof replacement -- on state property in Northeast Portland.
124-unit affordable housing project in Portland land use review intakes | Dec. 11, 2023
A type 2 procedure (transportation impact analysis) is pending for a proposal to build a four-story, 110,000-square-foot building in Southeast Portland.
Mixed-use project proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Dec. 4, 2023
A pre-application conference is being sought for a proposal to change zoning to accommodate construction of a mixed-use building on two parcels in North Portland.
$74.3 million affordable housing project in Portland building permits | Dec. 4, 2023
A new construction permit is under review for the Hollywood HUB Housing 224-unit development in Northeast Portland.
School modernization project in Portland land use review intakes | Nov. 27, 2023
A pre-application conference is being sought for a proposal to construct a new building for a high school in Southwest Portland.
$5.1 million Press Blocks project in Portland building permits | Nov. 27, 2023
A $5.1 million new construction permit was issued for construction of a four-story mixed-use building at the Press Blocks, in Southwest Portland.
News
- 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
- Utility project in Forest Park in Portland land use review intakes | May 13, 2024
- $15.3 million in top bidders | May 10, 2024
- Generative artificial intelligence may have potential in California
Commentary
- 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
- License to build: the importance of license terms in design agreements | Opinion
