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Detroit OKs West Village multifamily project with conditions
The city's Historic District Commission has green-lit The Coe at West Village Phase II, with conditions on potential house relocation and design changes.
Federal building in Savannah, Georgia slated for demolition in May
The General Services Administration, as directed by President Trump, is reducing its real estate portfolio. The Juliette Gordon Low Building A became a candidate because of deferred maintenance issues and federal vacancy.
More demolition taking place at ex-mill property
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde last week began the third phase of demolition at its 23-acre property, recently named Tumwata Village, in Oregon City.
O’Bryant Square revitalization moves forward with demolition
The first step toward reopening O'Bryant Square -- demolition of the current structure -- is moving forward.
Approximately $500M project gains federal boost
A final environmental impact statement favors the removal of four dams, including one in southern Oregon.
Long court battle produces 88,000 tons of debris
Two apartment high-rises in India were leveled in a controlled demolition on Sunday after the country鈥檚 top court declared them illegal.
Photos: Historic Lotus Hotel building comes down
When the historic United Workmen Temple was demolished last fall, many in Portland were upset by the loss of the 1892 vintage building. Formerly located at the corner of Southwest […]
With demolition-delay loophole closed, group promotes preservation
The city of Portland recently took action to ensure that planned demolitions of historic properties must wait at least 120 days.
Hales ends plan to establish demolition tax
After dropping his plan to charge developers $25,000 for razing habitable single-family homes, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales is now looking for other ways to pay for affordable housing.
Downtown demolition plans resisted
The Albion Hotel and the Ancient Order of United Workmen Temple building have sat mostly vacant for decades, but a proposal to replace them with new structures is getting plenty of pushback.
Photos: Demolition of former post office begins
Demolition began this week on the former University Station post office building in downtown Portland. Crews with Konell Construction & Demolition Corp. are razing the 31,250-square-foot structure, which was built […]
School set to expand in downtown Portland
St. Mary鈥檚 Academy has announced that crews have begun razing the former University Station post office building on the block bordered by Southwest Sixth Avenue and Broadway, and Market and Clay streets.
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
