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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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Portland is trying an unusual tack to regulate a proposed Amazon drone base: Classifying it as a "helicopter landing facility." Today, Amazon canceled an upcoming meeting with Portland permitting officials. djcoregon.com/news/2026/10...

djcoregon.comPortland moves to regulate proposed Amazon drone base – Daily Journal of CommercePortland Permitting & Development is regulating Amazon's proposed drone base at its Prologis Meadows fulfillment center as a helicopter landing facility.
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“Data centers are increasing demand at the same time as supply is still constrained,” University of Virginia researcher Joao Ferreira said. “Prices will go up.” djcoregon.com/news/2026/09...

djcoregon.comReport: Oregon data centers’ substantial power use is growing – Daily Journal of CommerceOregon data centers accounted for nearly a quarter of the state's electricity use in 2025, with consumption expected to rise significantly by 2030, according to a report from Portland-based ECOnorthwe...
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A 92-unit independent living facility is about to go up near Milwaukie as senior housing provider Willamette View expands. Todd Construction and Ankrom Moisan are on the job. djcoregon.com/news/2026/08...

djcoregon.comWillamette View to build Skyline senior housing near Milwaukie – Daily Journal of CommerceGround is expected to be broken next month on Skyline, a $90 million independent living facility. Ankrom Moisan designed the project and Todd Construction is the general contractor.
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Demolition on Centennial Mills is due to begin by Friday. Meanwhile, city officials are warning Union Pacific against resuming rail traffic next to the burned-out building. djcoregon.com/news/2026/08...

djcoregon.comPortland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolitionCentennial Mills, a former flour mill in Portland's Pearl District, is on track to be demolished in the wake of a recent fire. A mixed-use redevelopment plan for the site received approval this past f...
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Kiewit is facing scrutiny from ODOT after two "pretty egregious" safety incidents on the I-205 Abernethy Bridge project, coming on top of cost overruns and delays. In the most serious incident, a work truck backed over someone, resulting in hospitalization. djcoregon.com/news/2026/06...

djcoregon.comKiewit faces scrutiny over Abernethy Bridge safety, delaysThe Oregon Department of Transportation last week cited serious safety incidents, significant cost overruns, and construction delays in the effort to seismically strengthen the Abernethy Bridge, which...

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Portland State University has entered into exclusive negotiations with Colas Development Group to build a 150-room hotel and conference center downtown, PSU announced today. It'll be a more than $70 million project and is expected to open in 2030. More to come on this.

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A Portland developer has proposed a major mixed-use project at 52nd and Sandy Blvd., where Hollywood Fitness is. He credited the city's fee moratorium with making the project potentially viable. djcoregon.com/news/2026/05...

djcoregon.comPortland’s suspension of fees spurs mixed-use developmentThe city's moratorium on system development charges is motivating developers such as Joe Westerman, who is proposing to construct a multistory mixed-use building with 158 apartments on Northeast Sandy...
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A redesign of Heron Lakes Golf Club is underway. The popular 36-hole public golf facility will lose at least 10 acres because of a federal levee project, and city officials aren't saying how that will impact the two golf courses. djcoregon.com/news/2026/04...

djcoregon.comFederal project in Portland to impact Heron Lakes Golf ClubThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District are aiming to improve flood safety in North Portland by replacing outdated infrastructure.
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This year's State of the City report from the Portland Design Commission is a little different: It defends the design review process itself, as the review process is increasingly seen as an obstacle to development. djcoregon.com/news/2026/03...

djcoregon.comPortland Design Commission defends design review processThe commission's recent State of the City report emphasizes flexibility and discretionary review despite ongoing calls by the Portland City Council for reformation of the process.
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In a big win for nonunion contractors, a Marion County Circuit Court judge has struck down Gov. Kotek's 2024 order requiring project labor agreements on major projects. Kotek could appeal. djcoregon.com/news/2026/03...

djcoregon.comOregon judge nixes Kotek’s order requiring use of PLAsMarion County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hart has struck down Gov. Tina Kotek’s executive order requiring project labor agreements be used for large state infrastructure projects.

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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling.

bit.lyFor the first time since 2022, average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling.
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The Interstate Bridge program is now saying official cost estimates will be released in March, after City Observatory got ahold of internal estimates of up to $17.7 billion and published them last week. djcoregon.com/news/2026/01...

djcoregon.comInterstate Bridge project cost estimates soar up to $17.7BThe anticipated cost to replace the Interstate Bridge has more than doubled, raising funding questions even after the U.S. Coast Guard approved a fixed-span design.
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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? djcoregon.com/news/2025/11...

djcoregon.comVampire-themed nightclub proposed at Centennial MillsA 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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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. djcoregon.com/news/2025/11...

djcoregon.comPortland Art Museum unveils new Rothko PavilionThe $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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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.

djcoregon.comTrump’s plan to deploy troops to Portland sparks backlashPresident Donald Trump’s call to send 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland faces lawsuits, protests, and pushback from state leaders and businesses.