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Ex-industrial building becoming creative office space
A 97-year-old single-story warehouse slightly north of Portland鈥檚 Pearl District has received several renovations over the years. The latest one might be the most extensive.
Gearing up for conversion to creative office space
An upcoming adaptive reuse project will convert a former machine shop slightly north of the Pearl District into a creative office space with nods to the building鈥檚 industrial past.
Team rehabbing a piece of Portland history
The 162-year-old Hallock-McMillan building is receiving substantial improvements to potentially attract a creative-office tenant.
Preparing to build up a few blocks
Beam Development is set to add office space, parking on three adjacent Central Eastside Industrial District parcels.
Fair-Haired Dumbbell leasing moves ahead
Guerrilla Development鈥檚 Fair-Haired Dumbbell has begun to attract a mix of hip retail shops and creative agencies drawn to the two colorful, connected buildings that were constructed in 2017.
Getting creative: ex-Macy’s space gets makeover
A renovation under way at the historic Meier & Frank Building in downtown Portland will transform the former Macy鈥檚 department store space into one the most unique creative office spaces in the city.
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
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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
