The Burnside Blog
PDX Gentrification in New York Times
A front page story highlights Portland’s Alberta Street neighborhood.
House Prices Dip Four Percent
The Oregonian reports that home prices in Portland have dipped even though the local market remains one of the least affected in the nation by the national housing bust.
SUV Sales Plunge 32 Percent
Is gas guzzling a quaint thing of the past?
Gigantic Condo Tower To Become Apartments
When completed late summer, the 325-foot 3720 will become South Waterfront’s first apartment tower.
Sam Adams Wins Mayoral Election
The candidate’s simple majority obviates the need for a general contest in November. It’s over. Nick Fish wins council seat.
Brian Libby Interviews Arun Jain
Celebrate the end of the beginning of the week this Wednesday night and join one of Portland’s most prolific writers as he interviews the chief designer of PDX about the future of the city’s built environment.
LA Ruling Targets McMansions
The so-called “Neighborhood Character Ordinance” will limit the size and bulk of new and remodeled single-family houses in Los Angeles.
Brad Cloepfil on Portland's Waterfront
Portland’s most celebrated architect could save our waterfront. God knows it needs it.
Tom Manley on "Creative Grid"
Burnside Blog’s preview to the PNCA City Club address.
Portland's Future "Creative Grid"
PNCA, Ziba and Allied Works, tomorrow at The Governor Hotel
A Conversation With Brad Cloepfil
Portland Spaces and the City Club of Portland welcome Allied Works frontman Brad Cloepfil.
Sauvie Island Pedestrian Bridge is Dead
If only Portland had a Paul Allen
Adams Campaign Calls Sho "Serial Deadbeat"
First we learn that Sho Dozono owes the city 18 grand in rent. Sho responds by accusing Adams of changing the subject. Now, the Adams campaign calls Dozono a “serial deadbeat.” Why can’t Portland politics be this fun every day?
