Renderings: Zupan’s project in Lake Grove
A former Wizer's shopping center in Lake Grove, Lake Oswego, is being renovated to become a retail development anchored by Zupan's.
PDC expands loan for Burnside Bridgehead
At a Wednesday commission meeting the Portland Development Commission approved additional funds for a loan to Beam Development to get started on the Convention Plaza redevelopment, the first phase of the Burnside Bridgehead project.
PDC approves Old Town building renovation
The Portland Development Commission today approved an agreement with the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine to move forward with a $16.1 million renovation of the 1911-built Globe Hotel building, which will become the college's new home.
Portland development picking up all at once
It’s funny how things work. I started this job nearly six months ago. Fresh off the general business beat, I jumped right into the more focused real estate and development […]
Portland development picking up all at once
It’s funny how things work. I started this job nearly six months ago. Fresh off the general business beat, I jumped right into the more focused real estate and development […]
Old Town building to be demolished
The Portland Development Commission announced today it is seeking bids for the demolition of the former Oregon Mountain Community building on Block 8 in Old Town.
Burnside Bridgehead on verge of first project
Beam Development will soon begin work on the first project of the five-block Burnside Bridgehead redevelopment. It has chosen the Convention Plaza Building.
PDC approves Burnside Bridgehead plan
The Portland Development Commission board approved a 98-page framework plan for the development of the Burnside Bridgehead property at Wednesday's board meeting.
Beam Development pitches affordable live-work
The second phase of the Milepost 5 development will offer live-work studios not for purchase, but for rent. And the rental rate - starting at just $185 per month - is an even rarer find in Portland.
Eugene’s Center Court starts construction
A project to renovate Eugene's historic Center Court building into modern office and retail space is moving forward after pre-leasing a needed 50 percent of the space.
Burnside Bridgehead to start small
The new team behind the Burnside Bridgehead project wants to offer affordable places for those businesses to grow without having to leave the Central Eastside District.
Glory days again for Eugene’s Center Court?
RELATED History of the Center Court building (pdf) If A.E. Doyle could see the McMorran and Washburne department store building he designed in Eugene in 1928 today, he might shed […]
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