BOSTON – The Portland Water District’s Industrial Pretreatment Program was recently selected by EPA for a “2015 Regional Industrial Pretreatment Program Excellence Award.” The District’s pretreatment program’s staff in Portland, Maine is led by…
Portland’s Sellwood Bridge Opens
PORTLAND, Ore. – Deputy Federal Highway Administrator David Kim joined U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Oregon DOT Director Matt Garrett and other local…
Envirosight Opens Portland Marketing Office
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 12, 2015—Envirosight opened a new office in Portland on Sept. 15, 2015. The 1,200 square feet office space is located on Northeast…
Operator TriMet Relies on Rail Technology from Siemens for Newly Opened Light Rail Line
Today, TriMet’s new MAX Orange Line, a light rail project between Portland and Milwaukie (USA), was officially inaugurated. Siemens advanced rail technologies are now operating on the Orange line including its S70 light rail vehicles designed and manufactured…
ASLA Launches the Landscape Architect’s Guide to Portland
Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2014— Portland, Oregon, is more than a trendy place to visit—it has long been ahead of the curve on urban design and sustainability, thanks to smart leadership and a willingness to experiment and innovate. The Landscape Architect’s…
Portland Transit Defines Data Access
Days before TriMet hosts its first open-source "data hackathon," nine new mobile tools to help rider riders navigate Oregon's largest public transit system have popped up in the agency's App Center. Even amid budget and ridership troubles in recent years,…
Transportation Director Calls Traffic ‘Public Health Threat’
Portland Bureau of Transportation Director Leah Treat declared war on cars Tuesday, saying her top priority was providing more alternatives to automobiles for city residents. "We have a growing public health crisis in Portland — traffic," Treat said during…
Could Sensors Help Green Roofs Grow?
Just as wireless sensor networks increasingly are helping building owners and tenants keep track on energy efficiency and water conservation inside, they are also at the center of several new research projects that aims to build a better understanding of their…
Tension with Business Interests Surfaces with Portland's Latest Land-use Plan
Longstanding tensions between the business community and City Hall surfaced last week during a briefing on the ongoing update of Portland’s comprehensive land-use plan. The briefing was held March 14 for business leaders by the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability,…
Replacing Portland's Central City Plan
No other area of the country can match our region’s depth of experience with building livable cities. In virtually all areas of city building, the planning jurisdictions of this metropolitan area have been innovators. They have pioneered new ways of addressing…
