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Live-work apartments planned for former school in Chambersburg
A former junior high school in Pennsylvania is being redeveloped into mixed-use space with lofts, corporate units, offices and a cafe.
Affordable housing project advances in East Providence
Crews in Rhode Island are renovating one building and constructing another to hold a total of 95 apartments. Project completion is expected in early 2027.
Eugene space shifts from police operations to coffee service
Originally part of a home and later a police station, a Whiteaker neighborhood building now holds Glass House Coffee Bar with a tight-knit community vibe.
Vampire-themed nightclub proposed at Centennial Mills
A commercial project is proposed for an existing building at Centennial Mills in Northwest Portland, raising questions about the site's long-planned redevelopment.
Oregon projects win DeMuro Awards for preservation
Nine projects in Oregon are being honored by Restore Oregon for excellence in historic preservation and adaptive reuse.
Canadian churches repurposed as theaters, bars and caf茅s
Deconsecrated churches in Montreal are finding new life as commercial spaces. Heritage is blending with modern community uses.
UO Portland Multi-Building Campus Project
UO transformed the former Concordia campus into a dynamic hub with upgraded housing, academic spaces, and historic preservation for modern use.
The Heist Bar & Food Carts
A 1950s Portland bank gets new life as The Heist Bar & Food Carts, blending mid-century charm with food, art, and community in a creative reuse project.
Columbia County – John Gumm Building Adaptive Reuse
After 20+ years vacant, the historic John Gumm Building in St. Helens is reborn as a modern community hub after a 16-month, preservation-focused renovation.
Curious Architects
Founded by Pooja and Brian Apple, Curious Architects uses inclusive, ecological design to empower Portland communities through thoughtful architecture.
Office building conversions to housing could boost Portland
Two projects under way in the city will transform vacant buildings into housing, and opportunities exist for developers to pursue others.
LRS Architects
LRS Architects leads in sustainable, community-focused design with projects like Slabtown Square and expertise in mass timber and adaptive reuse.
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
