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Portland’s controversial zoning code changes spark heated discourse amid housing crisis
Tensions ran high during a recent briefing before the Portland Design Commission, where the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) presented proposed zoning code changes aimed at addressing the city's housing crisis.
PSU’s new art + design building gets green light
The building is on a full block in the Central City Plan District and consists of 100,000 square feet of classrooms, studios, offices, galleries and supporting spaces. At the ground level, the design includes the main entry and art and design galleries on Broadway Avenue facing east, a front porch on the 鈥淕reen Loop鈥� on College Street facing north, a courtyard for events and display on Park Av[...]
Promising NW Portland development hits snag
A promising development project in the heart of Northwest Portland has hit a snag, leaving its future uncertain.
Back to the drawing board for North Portland development
A four-story affordable housing proposal has underwhelmed Portland Design Commissioners.
Third hearing is charm for Pearl District project
The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday approved plans for transformation of the Honeyman Hardware block.
Stage now set for unique Portland neighborhood
The Design Commission on Thursday green-lit the master plan for the OMSI District, which will feature numerous buildings and a waterfront park.
Design Commission weighs in on plans for 15-story building
The Skyview on 7th project team will return before the commission for a design review hearing in a couple of months.
12-story building proposed for tiny West End site
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday offered generally favorable reviews of plans for a development on about one-eighth of a block.
New home coming for PSU’s School of Art + Design
A proposal to construct a new classroom building on the Portland State University campus is moving through the city鈥檚 design review process.
Applicants sought for Portland advisory group
The city of Portland is seeking an interested person to serve a four-year term on its Design Commission.
Lents mixed-use project gets green light
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday offered a generally favorable review of a development planned near Interstate 205.
Review begins for OMSI鈥檚 new 34-acre community
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry鈥檚 vision for its future one-of-a-kind neighborhood took its first steps in the review process on Thursday at the Portland Design Commission.
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
