The Burnside Blog
Burnside Bridgehead RIP
It’s been nearly three years since the PDC made its controversial decision to back Minneapolis developer Opus, and now Opus is Gonzo. What a waste.
An Interview with Portland's Green Guru
Gerding Edlen’s Dennis Wilde on what it means to be green, LEED-certification, and how Portland’s green expertise could elevate the local economy into the stratosphere.
This Week in Portland Design
Landmarks tools, PDC schools, and PNCA’s Idea Five lecture series lands one of the greatest minds on the planet.
Portland Ranks Number Two in Healthy Living
Cooking Light Magazine Shows Portland Its Low-Cal Love
What It's Like To Be Homeless in PDX
The Portland Mercury’s Matt Davis finds out by spending a night on the streets.
Centennial Mills Proposals Vary
Will Portland’s next great development reflect our community, or Baltimore’s?
Is PDC caving to Old Town's 30 residents?
Old Town residents say Sten’s proposed homeless access center could derail private development. What private development?
This Week in Portland Design
A light week to brace for next week’s chaos
Expect Housing Slump Until 2009 At Least
Take your finger off the panic button dude.
'Design Thinking' Proponent and Luminary Coming to PDX
Roger Martin is coming and you had better sign up.
Rezoning Interstate
One of the Intentions of the MAX Yellow Line that debuted along Interstate Avenue in North Portland in 2004 was to change the use of the properties along Interstate Avenue…
Old Town Braces for Battle Over Height, Design
Will the Historic Landmarks Commission Derail Private Development Yet Again?
How Would You Fix America's Infrastructure?
According to the Urban Land Institute, it would take $1.6 Trillion to fix America’s Transportation Infrastructure. Here’s how Ron Paul, Richard Florida, James Hoffa and the CEO of Amtrak would spend it.
Bright Lights Begins
Spaces kicked off its Bright Lights discussion series last night with a bustling crowd at Jimmy Mak’s. In the spotlight was editor Randy Gragg, leading what he called a “curated conversation” with the night’s guest of honor—Portland’s own Neal …
Centennial Mills Proposals
In case you missed the open house on First Thursday…
Another Boutique Hotel in Downtown
Tom Moyer’s Cornelius Hotel aims to attract business travelers…
This Week in Portland Design
Mercy Corps CEO, Randy Gragg, slideshows, and a pint of your favorite beer…
Communities Struggle With Going Green
New York Times waxes on the hurdles of green development in America 2008.
The Future of Centennial Mills
First Thursday exhibition to unveil a high-profile redevelopment proposals for Portland’s Centennial Mills.
First Thursday AIA: Residential Architecture
If you haven’t been to the newly renovated AIA Portland HQ, here’s your chance. While you’re there, check out the exhibit.
Boutique Hotels Will Boom, Slow
First the Jupiter and then the Ace: Portland’s next round of boutique hotels fill a special niche…
Learning From London
NIMBYism is alive and well on both sides of the pond…
This Week In Portland Design
Weston’s next point tower, the Transit Mall, and Portland Spaces Inaugural Bright Lights Discussion Series Event…
Public Market, Zero Subsidy
Do a handful of foodie-focused private developments obviate the need to build a public market?
Why is the Green Movement so White?
Does lack of minorities in PDX organizations like Ecotrust and the city’s Bureau of Sustainable Development reflect the overall movement or just Portland’s glaring lack of diversity.
