For the last three years, Portland Architecture has been a one-person operation. But it was never necessarily supposed to be that way. I've often, while interviewing architects or talking with fellow journalists, offered invitations for contributions to the site. But somehow it's never quite happened.
I'd like to take this moment to invite anyone with a topic concerning local architecture in Portland to email me at brianlibby@hotmail.com with a story to tell, an opinion to deliver, or insight to provide.
This blog is delivered in part thanks to generous sponsorship from entities like AIA/Portland, BetterBricks, and Portland Modern. They, and you, deserve the most comprehensive information and advocacy for design in our city. If anyone reading this has information and ideas that might be beyond my radar, please get in contact and help make Portland Architecture better.
Despite the economy, this is an exciting time for Portland architecture. The nation and the world see Portland as a leader in sustainability and progressive planning. A host of creative talents have moved here in recent years. There has been a massive building boom that's probably over now, but people are going to continue moving to Portland in droves as the latest recession eventually recovers. There will eventually be lots more built.
We now return to our regularly scheduled blogging and mudslinging.
T H U N D A R the $!&#*@^'n barbarian...
Completely apt pictures for running a multi writer site! Glad you are expanding.
Posted by: Double J | January 18, 2009 at 09:37 PM
I've heard John Cava is doing some great architecture writing.
Posted by: Darin | January 19, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Ariel, Ookla, Ride!
Posted by: val | January 19, 2009 at 09:41 AM
I would be interested in your comments about design review in Portland.
Recently a senate bill (#907) died. It would have expanded D.R.
I come from a neighborhood perspective and the quality of development in the inner city on the east side leaves a lot to be desired. Developers and design professionals do not give enough consideration to the early 20th century context in which they are working.
There is more I could say but I will leave it at this for now.
Posted by: Don M. | May 12, 2009 at 09:09 AM