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Preservation efforts go beyond bottom line
Redevelopment of an older building is never a guaranteed path to success, but some Portland developers can't resist the chance to reconnect with a building's history.
Plans dead for Washington High center
A plan to renovate historic Washington High School into a community center for Portland Parks and Recreation has died, at least for now.
Washington High project stalled until RFP issued
Design work for a project to convert Washington High School in Southeast Portland into a community center is stalled temporarily while the school district decides when to issue an RFP for the project.
Portland lags on historic inventory
Portland has not performed a comprehensive update of its inventory of historic properties since the 1980s. As a result, city planning efforts lack information, and potentially historic buildings face risk of demolition.
Dirty Duck tentatively approved for demo
City council has tentatively approved a permit for the demolition of the Kiernan Building, also known as the Dirty Duck Tavern.
Preservationist sets sights on Washington High
The man that stepped in with intent to purchase Washington High School and redevelop it as a community center with market-rate housing in November has revealed himself to be historic preservationist Art DeMuro of Venerable Development.
Recession drives building owners toward renovations
When Scott Conway, president of First Cascade Corp., saw the bid results for the renovation of the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg four months ago, he noticed something odd that […]
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
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- 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
