An Architect's Thoughts: "Residential Infill: One Size Does Not Fit All"
Last month, a local architect wrote an Op-Ed article titled "Residential infill: One size does not fit all" in the Portland Daily Journal...


Laurelhurst As It Was A Century Ago, Part 2
Continuing our tour of our neighborhood as it was one hundred years ago, thanks to the Laurelhurst sales brochure circa 1916. When we...
Notes From Restore Oregon Forum "Living In A Historic District"
Following are notes, as verbatim as was possible, from the Restore Oregon forum on "Living In A Historic District". Scanned copies of the...
The Southwest Examiner Writes On Residential Infill And Historic Preservation
The Southwest Examiner has two thoughtful articles on the Residential Infill Project, and the movement in some neighborhoods toward...


Laurelhurst As It Was A Century Ago
A Laurelhurst neighbor kindly shared with us these scans of the sales brochure for the Laurelhurst neighborhood, circa 1916. There are a...
What's With The Flyers?
If you live in Laurelhurst, this week you may start seeing flyers about a possible Laurelhurst Historic District posted on community...


The Demolitions Continue . . .
The pace of demolitions of historic homes is accelerating, and the latest one shows that even the largest, most beautiful houses are "in...
Eastmoreland's "Questions & Answers" on Historic District
The Eastmoreland neighborhood is working toward a Historic District designation. It is on track to secure this listing and protection by...


Restore Oregon Forum On Living In A Historic District
Come learn more about Historic Districts at the Restore Oregon Forum, September 8, 2016 at 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, 10th Church of Christ...


What The Proposed Residential Infill Zoning Means For Laurelhurst
The City is considering zoning changes to increase density in neighborhoods that are currently zoned for single family houses. The...