Portland development commission Archive
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Urban Renewal Director Retiring
Posted on December 9, 2010 | 1 CommentWarner led Portland Development Commission Portland Development Commission Executive Director Bruce Warner, who led the city’s urban renewal and economic development agency, announced his retirement to staff at an all-employee... -
Rose Quarter Future Eyed
Posted on December 1, 2010 | No CommentsBlazers have more time for planning The Portland City Council has approved a 6-month extension of development rights for Portland Arena Management for the Rose Quarter area in the vicinity... -
New Voice for PDC, Urban Renewal
Posted on October 5, 2010 | 1 CommentAneshka Colas-Dickson, 33, CFO of Portland-based Colas Construction, is expected to bring fresh perspectives to urban renewal and housing as the newest member of the Portland Development Commission. -
Minority contractors assured input
Posted on September 28, 2010 | No CommentsEvaluation panel brings transparency, more bids Tiffani Penson You might not be able to fight City Hall as the old adage goes. But because of a new program instituted last... -
A potential setback for Rose Quarter community benefits agreement
Posted on September 8, 2010 | 2 CommentsWhen the Portland Development Commission and the City of Portland hatched plans last year to expand urban renewal in the north and northeast parts of the city, including the Rose... -
Housing project back on track
Posted on August 31, 2010 | No CommentsThe long-delayed Killingsworth Station housing project has new financing in place and could be under construction as early as November, according to developer James Winkler and the Portland Development Commission. -
Plans drawn for Sustainability Center
Posted on August 10, 2010 | No CommentsFacility would target green economy The Portland City Council has directed the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and the Portland Development Commission to initiate schematic design for the Oregon... -
Urban renewal advisory committee members miffed about crisis center funding
Posted on July 6, 2010 | No CommentsJake Thomas jthomas@portlandobserver.com Last month, the Portland Development Commission forked over $2 million for a mental health crisis unit on the second floor of Multnomah County’s Hooper Detoxification Center at... -
Housing Bureau steps up outreach to north and northeast Portland
Posted on May 12, 2010 | 1 CommentThe Portland Housing Bureau is reaching out to residents of north and northeast Portland who might be struggling with a mortgage or need help to accomplish major repairs on their homes. The aim of their new efforts is to keep seniors and minorities in the gentrifying region from being displaced and maintain wealth in the community. -
The Portland Observer Hour on your computer
Posted on April 16, 2010 | No CommentsOn Sunday April 11, the Portland Observer launched the first episode of the Portland Observer Hour on Portland Community Media. We already have the interview Commissioner Dan Saltzman did with... -
Portland Observer on your TV this Sunday
Posted on April 9, 2010 | 2 CommentsJoin us this Sunday, April 11, as the Portland Observer debuts its new public affairs show on Portland Community Media's channel 11 at 1 p.m. -
Better know a candidate: Karol Collymore
Posted on March 29, 2010 | No CommentsKarol Collymore, a 32-year-old transplant from New Mexico has worked as a staff member for Multnomah County Commissioner Jeff Cogen, who was recently elevated to interim county chair after Ted Wheeler was appointed state treasurer after Ben Westlund passed away. Collymore, who last year almost won appointments to vacant seats in the Legislature, has thrown her hat into the crowded ring to replace her boss. -
Shifting priorities
Posted on March 24, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe Portland Development Commission has long been a lightning rod for the unease and mistrust of residents of north and northeast Portland- particularly African Americans. But the commission might have a big opportunity to restore trust through a new initiative. If they don’t blow it. -
Community meetings on urban renewal expansion wrap up
Posted on March 13, 2010 | No CommentsLast night, about 60 people gathered in the historic Billy Web Elks Lodge in northeast Portland, to attend the final community forum on the Portland Development Commission’s plans to dramatically change urban renewal in north and northeast Portland. -
King housing plan moves forward
Posted on March 4, 2010 | 3 CommentsIn the depths of a sour economy, with its chill on land development, a long-stalled project on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Rosa Parks Way has finally moved forward. The Portland Development Commission recently approved a contract with Tom Walsh Jr. and Serena Cruz Walsh for what is now called the King/Park project. It is a two-stage, multi-use project for a long-vacant parcel of land.
