Keller Auditorium and PSU performing arts venue

Portland's decision between renovating Keller Auditorium and building a new performing arts venue at Portland State University, advanced by an 8–4 council vote in September 2026.

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2026-09-14 · socialism

Portland City Council approves new PSU venue project while maintaining support for Keller Auditorium

KPTV

The council voted 8–4 to adopt recommendations advancing a Broadway-capable performing arts venue at Portland State University while initiating planning for the Keller Auditorium's future. KPTV reported the new venue's cost is estimated at around $450 million. The left bloc split: Green and Avalos voted aye; Koyama Lane, Morillo, and Kanal voted nay, joined by Dan Ryan.

The official roll call: Aye (8) Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Dunphy; Nay (4) Koyama Lane, Morillo, Kanal, Ryan.