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‘The Pit’ in downtown Salem faces uncertain redevelopment future
Following the demolition of a bank building (a contributing resource in a historic district) in 2017, multiple developers have abandoned redevelopment plans for the site.
Team breaks ground on Citizen Apartments in downtown Salem
Construction of a six-story, 105-unit development at a Salem site that formerly held a city hall has begun. Completion is expected in spring 2027.
Team targeting Salem building for redevelopment
Deacon Development has joined a pair of investors to purchase a downtown Salem building that formerly held a Nordstrom store.
Design changes requested for mixed-use building
It鈥檚 back to the drawing board for a Portland architecture firm after design commissioners last week denied the proposal for a mixed-use building.
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
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- 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
