For twenty-plus years we have navigated the historic preservation land use process in Portland, Multnomah County, and other jurisdictions across Oregon and SW Washington.  In Portland, the combination of experience serving on the Portland Landmarks Commission as well as taking numerous development projects through this process means we have a strong grasp of historic regulations in Portland’s Zoning Code and an excellent working relationship with the City.  Whether it’s a simple storefront alteration or an infill building in a historic district, we are comfortable managing both straightforward and complex projects through the process.  For projects that face a high degree of jurisdictional hurdles or public push-back, we often take a supporting role to a land use attorney, providing expert testimony, interpretation of historic standards, and economic analysis.