Portland Design News

Plans presented to the Historic Landmarks Commission today show a renovation of the Troy Laundry building, and a new 6-story residential building built on the northern half of the block.The Oregonian wrote about plans from Chicago-based developer AJ ... read more

Innovative Housing plans to convert the Mann House in Kerns into affordable housing.Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights. This ... read more

After many years in development and millions invested, the proposed mixed use redevelopment of the Lloyd Cinemas parking lot died with a whimper last fall. The abrupt failure of the nearly 700 unit development highlights the inherent risk of these megaprojects. ... read more

The Broadway Corridor master plan will guide the redevelopment of the 32 acre post office site in the Pearl.A masterplan for the Broadway Corridor went in front of the Design Commission last week. The Daily Journal of ... read more

The new Westwind Apartments, designed by Works Progress Architecture and Architecture Building Culture, will include 100 new deeply affordable SRO and studio units.The Daily Journal of Commerce wrote about the new Westwind Apartments, which the Design Commission had ... read more

The first building permit for the new Lincoln High School was issued.Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights. This post ... read more

Architecture firm Scott Edwards will expand its existing headquarters on East Burnside.Local tech entrepreneurs Christine and David Vernier have given Portland State University $4.5 million to support a major renovation of Science Building One, reports the Oregonian. The ... read more

The Las Adelitas development at 6723 N Killingsworth St, designed by Salazar Architects for Hacienda CDC, will include 141 units of affordable housing.Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land ... read more

If the Artists Repertory Theatre is able to meet their fundraising goals they will be able to start construction on a remodel of their Goose Hollow home this spring.Refinements to the design of the Morningstar at Laurelhurst are ... read more

Building permits were issued for the Parking Additions and Consolidated Rental Car Facility at Portland International Airport.Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. ... read more

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights. This post covers January 6th, 2020 to January 12th, 2020. Design Advice has been requested by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture for a project at 1025 SE Pine ... read more

A new skybridge would extend over SW 6th Ave, linking the existing ... read more

The Design Commission has approved the Dairy Apartments, a proposed development on the site of the former Sunshine Dairy in Kerns. The 7-story building is being designed by Hacker Architects for NBP Capital. 271 residential units are proposed. 90 vehicular parking stalls are proposed in a below grade parking garage. 381 bicycle ... read more

Building permits were issued for the Marquam Hill Apartments, a three building development on SW 12th Ave designed by Steelhead Architecture.Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed ... read more

The Design Commission has approved the Modera Morrison, a 7-story building designed by SERA Architects for Mill Creek Residential Trust. The project will include 247 units. 175 vehicular parking spaces are proposed in two levels of below grade parking. 384 bicycle parking spaces are proposed. The building will be subject to the city’s ... read more