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One Waterfront Place may be ready before Park Avenue West, broker claims
TMT Development added some certainty to its big hole in the ground last week, announcing that construction on the Park Avenue West office tower would resume... though likely not before 2013. That leads us to ask... what's happening with Portland's other long-unbuilt office tower, One Waterfront Place?
Low-income senior living seemingly on the rise, especially in the ‘burbs
The Knoll at Tigard is a recent project that could spell opportunity for low-income housing developers.
3 Portland burgers that you can’t miss
Since my last burger update I鈥檝e had a ridiculous amount of new burger tastings, but only a few that are notable enough from both a burger and a building standpoint: the Gilt Club, Doug Fir Lounge, and Paley鈥檚 Place.
Oregon economist forecasts 50 percent chance of recession
The nation added 80,000 jobs in October, the 13th consecutive month of job gains. Yet despite this morsel of optimism, according to Timothy A. Duy of the Oregon Economic Forum, Oregon has a greater than 50 percent chance of going back into a recession by early next year.
3-building apartment complex called ‘Freedom Center 1’ going up in Northwest Portland
Crews are working at the site of the future Freedom Center 1, a three-building complex of 150 affordable rental units in Northwest Portland on Pettygrove Street between 14th and 15th avenues.
Park Avenue West restarting in 2013
It's the news today: work will re-start at the hole-behind-Nordstrom in 2013!
Nike Portland grand opening today in downtown
The renovation of the new Nike Portland is complete, and the store's grand opening is today. The new 26,000-square-foot store is in the historic Kress Building at 638 S.W. Fifth Ave. near Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Work continues on 90-unit apartment complex in Northwest Portland
A six-story structure, designed by William Wilson Architects and built by general contractor Pavilion Construction, will feature two ground-floor retail spaces and 90 apartment units.
Empty block in North Portland called the ‘Fremont Forest’
The block between North Fremont and Cook streets resembles a forest more than anything else. The vegetation isn鈥檛 just a layer of grass or a few small plants 鈥� whole trees have grown up inside the space, speaking to years of disuse 鈥� some residents have taken to calling it the "Fremont Forest."
Oregon ranks No. 7 nationwide for wind projects
Oregon ranks No. 7 in the country for wind energy projects after the third quarter of 2011, according to a report from the American Wind Energy Association. Washington ranks No. 6.
Workers installing 12 huge frames for new light-rail bridge
Workers are installing six 168-foot-long, 60-ton frames in the Willamette riverbed for a new bridge. The frames will be filled with concrete and will build the foundation for the west tower of the bridge that will carry Portland's new light-rail line to Milwaukie. The line will be the MAX Orange Line.
New TV series Grimm brings positive impact to Portland
Los Angeles must be getting old for actors, producers, and everyone else involved with TV these days. First, the TNT hit Leverage came to shoot in Portland, (though the show takes place in Boston). Then Portlandia on IFC showcased our, ahem, quirky nature.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
