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Old Town Chinatown block may be redeveloped
Prosper Portland is preparing to take over approximately three-quarters of a block in Old Town Chinatown, with long-term plans to offer the property for redevelopment.
New Blanchet House taking shape in Old Town
The new Blanchet House of Hospitality is rising quickly at Northwest Glisan Street and Third Avenue in Portland's Old Town district.
Photos: Construction of Blanchet House of Hospitality
General contractor Fortis Construction is building a new four-story facility for the Blanchet House of Hospitality, which will include a first-floor kitchen and dining area and three floors of residential space.
Crews work on Blanchet House of Hospitality
General contractor Fortis Construction is building a new four-story facility for the Blanchet House of Hospitality, which will include a first-floor kitchen and dining area and three floors of residential space.
Construction kick-off held for new Blanchet House in Old Town
The Blanchet House of Hospitality will officially launch its 鈥渒ick-off鈥漰arty today to celebrate the construction of a multimillion dollar facility to replace its current location.
Dirty Duck demolition begins
Northwest Infrastructure is demolishing the Dirty Duck building for general contractor Fortis Construction, who will be building the Blanchet House of Hospitality homeless center on the site.
Last quack for the Dirty Duck
Northwest Infrastructure is demolishing the Dirty Duck building for general contractor Fortis Construction, who will be building the Blanchet House of Hospitality homeless shelter on the site.
SERA Architects designs Blanchet House of Hospitality
In the next week, crews from Fortis Construction are expected to start demolishing the former Dirty Duck building, in Portland at Northwest Glisan Street and Third Avenue, to make way for a new home for Blanchet House of Hospitality.
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.
Trouble ahead for the Dirty Duck
The former home of the Dirty Duck is targeted for demolition to clear space for a LEED-certified homeless shelter, though an advisory panel may recommend saving the World War I-era […]
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