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- ↑ Tucker, Libby (2008-06-04). "Portland Development Commission Could Extend South Waterfront Contract to All Future Projects". Daily Journal of Commerce (Portland, OR) via Black Enterprise. Archived from the original on 2006-06-23. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- ↑ Redden, Jim (May 10, 2017). "PDC changes name to Prosper Portland". Business Tribune . Portland, Oregon. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- Frank, Ryan (May 15, 2008). "Foes suggest Portland Development Commission plan is illegal. Real estate interests threaten a plan to spend $50 million in Pearl revenues on urban projects outside the district". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
