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Local investors buy Salem mall
The downtown shopping center is at 401 Center Street NE in historic central Salem. It features a variety of national, regional and local restaurants and shops including Macy鈥檚, Kohl鈥檚, Ross Dress for Less, Bath & Body Works, American Eagle Outfitters, Victoria鈥檚 Secret, Zumiez, Cinebarre Salem 7 theatre, and others.
Development details announced for revitalized campus
The Williams & Russell Project centers on a 1.7-acre vacant block at North Russell Street and North Williams Avenue, which is currently owned by Legacy Health. The block was once the Albina community that housed the majority of African Americans in Oregon before being acquired for urban renewal in the early 1970s, Williams & Russell CDC 鈥� the project lead/owner 鈥� stated in a press rele[...]
Petroleum products pipeline project in Portland land use review intakes | March 4, 2024
Plans call for inspection and necessary repairs of a petroleum products pipeline within an area of Forest Park.
Cities looking beyond the UGB may see door open
A housing shortage is testing Oregon鈥檚 longtime land use law; lawmakers are poised to crack it.
Land Conservation and Development Commission gains a member
The Oregon Senate this month confirmed Ellen Porter as a member of Oregon's LCDC. Her term began on Feb. 16.
Theater renovation proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Feb. 26, 2024
A type 1x procedure (historic resource review) is pending for a project to renovate the Paris Theatre, in Portland's Skidmore/Old Town Historic District.
Multnomah County expands coverage of Portland incentive program
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved an amendment that expands the reach of the city of Portland鈥檚 Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption program by offering additional tax exemptions to developers.
LA eyesore’s vulnerability finally being addressed
Crews are taking steps to secure graffiti-scarred towers that for years have sat unfinished in a conspicuous part of the city.
High school campus addition in Portland land use review intakes | Feb. 19, 2024
A type 2 procedure (adjustment) is pending for a proposal to construct a 43,000-square-foot building on the David Douglas High School campus.
Vulnerable Pacific Northwest link gets federal attention
The U.S. transportation secretary this week visited the Interstate Bridge as the team leading the replacement project seeks additional funding.
Multnomah County Planning Commission members sought
A search is under way for two Multnomah County residents to serve as volunteer members for a four-year term.
Oregon coast locations for offshore wind farms identified
The federal government has finalized two areas for floating offshore wind farms along the Oregon coast, authorities announced Tuesday.
News
- Mass-timber firm acquires Oregon glulam manufacturer
- Financing plan for $120 million ballpark advances
- $8.4 million in top bidders | May 17, 2024
- Building Blocks: Mike’s Drive-In (Milwaukie)
- Flaws found in Portland’s inclusionary housing program
- Portland business acquired by international firm
- More work ahead for Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- Pacific Northwest business changes its name
- Construction of suburban park completed
- Construction costs rise for Oregon highway projects
- Modern safety helmets replace traditional hard hats on construction sites
- $6.6 million tech facility in Portland building permits | May 13, 2024
Commentary
- Buy American Act requirements becoming more stringent | Opinion
- New federal rule banning noncompetes may impact construction industry | Opinion
- A letter to the editor from Edward Sullivan and Carrie Richter | Opinion
- April bears chase off March bulls; interest rate cuts still paused | Opinion
- To help address labor difficulties, cultivate better bosses | Opinion
- Impact of Supreme Court decision in takings clause case is hazy | Opinion
- Active transportation is integral to bridge replacement project | Opinion
- Coed softball, compliance and consequences: NLRB’s directive unveiled | Opinion
- Oregon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt | Opinion
- Oregon Family Leave Act is changing: Prepare now for updates | Opinion
- Let go of getting it right: the cost of oversize expectations | Opinion
- Drafting real estate documents with project permitting in mind | Opinion
