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Astoria pier, undeveloped parcel now up for sale
Pier 39 has hit the market, offering more than 110,000 square feet of mixed-use space on the Columbia River. The listing also encompasses an adjacent 2.06-acre parcel.
Oregon awarded $6.85M in EPA brownfield cleanup grants
EPA awards $6.85M in brownfield grants to Oregon cities for site assessments, cleanups, and redevelopment, supporting seven communities statewide.
Fan buying famed ‘Goonies’ house in Astoria
The listing agent for the Victorian home featured in "The Goonies" said the likely new owner is a fan of the movie and promises to preserve the Astoria landmark.
Famed ‘Goonies’ house for sale in coastal Astoria
Good news for fans of "The Goonies:" the old Victorian home featured in the film is on sale in Astoria, Oregon, and potential buyers are considering making it more accessible to the public.
Astoria plaza project garners design award
A plaza project in downtown Astoria that acknowledges the city鈥檚 Chinese heritage has received an award from the Oregon Recreation & Park Association.
Downtown Astoria launches revitalization effort
The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association tapped Portland-based Civilis Consultants to go through the city's down block by block in order to identify ways to attract visitors and economic development.
Preservationists try to save Uppertown Net Loft in Astoria
The Uppertown Net Loft 鈥� known affectionately as Big Red by locals in Astoria 鈥� was built by a group of Norwegians. It is one of the last vestiges of Oregon鈥檚 salmon canning era still in existence. The Historic Preservation League of Oregon added building to its 2012 list of the most endangered places in Oregon.
Astoria鈥檚 Heritage Square project wins federal brownfield money
A multimillion-dollar urban park project in Astoria recently received a financing boost from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Astoria begins urban park project to help downtown development
Astoria city officials hope Heritage Square, a multimillion-dollar project featuring a new Chinese garden, amphitheater and festival area, will serve as an example for future development downtown.
Astorians see theater transforming town into conference hub
After 13 years and more than $7 million, the restoration of Astoria鈥檚 Liberty Theater is nearly completed, and the final projects are expected to add a new dimension to the city鈥檚 downtown.
Timing will be the challenge on Astoria-Megler Bridge restoration
The 4.3-mile-long Astoria-Megler Bridge, which spans the mouth of the Columbia River, requires periodic maintenance because of corrosive environmental elements. Presently, crews are using loud equipment repaint structural steel and replace rivets on the Washington side of the bridge, where few people live and work.
Ecola Architects designs Astoria train depot renovation
Since 1989, the railroad depot that sits on a lot near the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria has lacked use. And in 2001 it sustained a crack as a result of an earthquake. The 85-year-old building will soon be transformed, however, thanks to the Columbia River Maritime Museum and a design by Ecola Architects. Officials hope that the building will eventually generate revenues for the museum[...]
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