What Kimberly Branam Wants for Portland
Prosper Portland’s director is optimistic about the city’s prospects and her agency’s efforts to overcome a troubling past.
Portland Development Commission
Revolving door shuffles government workers into sharing economy
Former PDC executive director Patrick Quinton resurfaced in the news this week as the cofounder of Dweller, a startup that builds and rents accessory dwelling units.
Outside the Box
Kevin Cavenaugh develops eye-catching projects funded by innovative financing tools. But will his art-infused buildings revitalize or gentrify the city?
Merger dismays OBA founder
Founding chair Tom Kelly explains why he opposes Associated Oregon Industries merger.
Tech careers accessible to Portland’s marginalized youth via PDC grant
A $100K grant from the Portland Development Commission will fund four programs focused on diversifying technology jobs.
Health exchange grant in danger
A $48 million grant from the federal government to create a health insurance exchange in Oregon is endangered.