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The Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) provides the most comprehensive resources and reporting on the Portland, Oregon, building and construction market. An affiliate of Bridgetower Media. Website: DJCOregon.com
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Major reform could be coming to Portland's design review system.
Portland councilors push major design review reform
The Portland City Council is preparing to consider a resolution that could led to design review process changes and a possible temporary exemption to accelerate housing construction.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Lindquist Development won approval last month for a three-building redevelopment of Centennial Mills. Now, Lindquist is proposing a nightclub in an existing building. Is the developer getting cold feet?
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Vampire-themed nightclub proposed at Centennial Mills
A commercial project is proposed for an existing building at Centennial Mills in Northwest Portland, raising questions about the site's long-planned redevelopment.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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The $1.1 billion Hood River-White Salmon bridge replacement has won federal approval. Kiewit Corp. is serving as design-build contractor. djcoregon.com/news/2025/11...
Hood River–White Salmon bridge project wins federal OK
Federal officials approved the $1.12 billion Hood River–White Salmon Interstate Bridge replacement project, allowing final design and permitting to begin.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Inside Portland Art Museum's $116 million expansion, designed by Hennebery Eddy and Vinci Hamp and built by Mortenson. The project is complete and the museum reopens to the public Nov. 20.
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Portland Art Museum unveils new Rothko Pavilion
The $116 million museum expansion brings together two buildings in a glass connector. The project has added galleries, improved circulation, and expanded exhibits across both wings.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Portland has approved new building code allowing for single-staircase buildings of up to four stories. But some designers say that an aerial access requirement for fire safety makes building such projects almost impossible.
Portland’s new single-staircase rule faces big hurdles
The city now allows single-staircase buildings as tall as four stories, but a fire access rule may make most projects unbuildable, one designer warns.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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The city of Portland will offer a $7 million fund to a handful of office-to-residential conversion projects. djcoregon.com/news/2025/10...
Portland to offer $7 million for office-to-housing projects
The city is preparing to offer incentives to developers for projects to convert vacant office buildings into multifamily ones.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Amazon's leased Troutdale distribution center has sold to a real estate firm for $113.5 million. djcoregon.com/news/2025/10...
Amazon industrial building in Troutdale sells for $113.5M
A San Diego-based real estate investment firm has purchased the 857,379-square-foot PDX9 distribution center.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Centennial Mills has won Design Commission approval for a 272-unit, three-building development from Portland's Lindquist Development Co.
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Centennial Mills redevelopment OK’d by Portland design panel
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday approved the $80 million project with three buildings featuring a total of 272 units and four retail spaces. The development will include river access.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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In-N-Out has purchased a big Gresham warehouse in Panattoni Development's Portal III campus.
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Burger business buys industrial building near Airport Way
Fast-food restaurateur In-N-Out has purchased a 71,600-square-foot building on Northeast Sandy Boulevard in Gresham.
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October 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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President Donald Trump‘s announced deployment of the Oregon National Guard to protect federal facilities in Portland focuses attention on a corner of the South Waterfront that has already seen significant protests this year.
Trump’s plan to deploy troops to Portland sparks backlash
President Donald Trump’s call to send 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland faces lawsuits, protests, and pushback from state leaders and businesses.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Renovation for a climate science exhibit is ahead at OMSI. @omsiedu.bsky.social
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Climate-focused renovation set to start soon at OMSI
An existing space at the Portland museum is being transformed into the Nancy Stueber Natural Sciences Hall, with exhibits on climate change, sustainability and community action.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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The value of new design contracts fell for the 18th consecutive month in August, marking the longest decline in 15 years of data, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Could a turnaround be ahead?
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Architecture billings fall again but signs of recovery emerge
Architecture billings fell for the 18th straight month in August, but rising project inquiries signal potential stabilization, the AIA index shows.
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September 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Portland's FIR program for residential remodel permitting has come under scrutiny for an ongoing freeze that has locked out new and emerging contractors.
A lawyer representing one contractor outside the program has written to city officials.
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Portland remodel permit program sparks dispute
The city's Field Issuance Remodel program faces criticism over exclusivity, with contractors arguing it unfairly disadvantages new and diverse firms.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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The Portland Design Commission punted Thursday on a vote to approve a 272-unit residential and retail redevelopment of Centennial Mills.
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Centennial Mills redevelopment plan still awaiting approval
The latest proposal to redevelop the Northwest Portland site is on hold as design commissioners seek conditions on river access before voting whether to grant approval.
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September 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Gov. Kotek has directed the state Department of Administrative Services to plan seismic projects on state government buildings.

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September 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Seneca Development is following through on plans to build apartments at a former Rite Aid site on Cesar Chavez Blvd. djcoregon.com/news/2025/09...
Multifamily developer closes on Portland property
A local developer has closed on a Southeast Portland property and plans to build two multifamily buildings with 204 apartments.
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September 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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The Design Commission is considering critiques of the Interstate Bridge design. djcoregon.com/news/2025/09...
Portland weighs early design changes for Interstate Bridge
Portland is reviewing early Interstate Bridge designs, focusing on waterfront access, transit connections and construction details in a $5B to $7.5B project.
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September 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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A 72-unit affordable multifamily building has been proposed on Vaughn Street in Northwest Portland. djcoregon.com/news/2025/09...
72-unit multifamily housing in Portland land use review intakes | Sept. 1, 2025
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September 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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QUAD Architects, a small Portland firm, has found a niche in middle-housing projects. djcoregon.com/news/2025/08...
Small Portland firm finding the middle ground for housing projects
QUAD Architects is leading two middle housing projects on Division Street in Portland, showcasing efficient small-scale apartment design.
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August 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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The emergency department in Oregon Health & Science University’s Mark O. Hatfield Research Center is undergoing a remodel. #emergency #OHSU
OHSU facility’s emergency department receiving remodel
The emergency department in Oregon Health & Science University’s Mark O. Hatfield Research Center is undergoing a remodel.
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August 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Turning a racetrack into a baseball field worthy of hosting Major League Baseball takes time and a plan. #mlb
Tennessee racing venue becoming ballpark for game in August
Construction crews are transforming Bristol Motor Speedway so that it can host the Braves and Reds in Tennessee’s first Major League Baseball game.
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July 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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About a decade after Flint’s water crisis caused national outrage, replacement of lead water pipes there still isn’t finished. #flint #water
Flint races to finish lead pipe work amid residents’ mistrust
Construction crews are scrambling to finish lead pipe replacements while much confusion lingers a decade after the water crisis erupted.
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July 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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See the 53 winners of the DJC Top Projects Awards
DJC celebrates its Top Projects award-winners
DJC Oregon saluted the Top Projects of 2024 on Thursday during its 24th annual event held at Oregon Convention Center in downtown Portland.
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July 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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A long line of lenders and subcontractors is pursuing Emerick Construction for alleged nonpayment on school, fire station and hospital jobs — and even for landscaping at Emerick President Corey Lohman's own home. Story: djcoregon.com/news/2025/06...
Emerick Construction hit by lawsuits and license issues
Emerick Construction is facing lawsuits and complaints, and recently had its license suspended temporarily over unpaid debts, project issues, and contract disputes across Oregon.
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June 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Portland-area voters approved $911.2 million in affordable housing bonds in 2016-18. The results are in. A look back at a generation of affordable housing:
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Portland’s affordable housing funds nearly depleted
Affordable housing in Portland faces a funding crisis as voter-approved bond money dries up, risking a halt in critical development and social service support.
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June 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM