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A slow recovery for commercial real estate
As office workers trickle back to downtown Portland, stakeholders are expressing optimism about prospects in the near future.
Two downtown tenants choose to stick around
A professional services firm and a movie theater business have agreed to lease renewals of space in Fox Tower.
Medical office development in the works
Another downtown Portland parking lot is being targeted for a mixed-use development: a seven-story, 140,000-square-foot building on half of a block.
Portland high-rise project keeping crews busy
One of the tallest projects under way in Portland is rising quickly in downtown, not far from near Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Restaurants and residents not always ideal neighbors
Conflicts are becoming more common in mixed-use buildings as developers seek buzz-worthy restaurants as ground-floor tenants.
Opportunity zone funds’ role is opaque
Though Portland鈥檚 designated areas have drawn national interest because they cover much of the city鈥檚 most desirable real estate, activity thus far apparently has been modest.
Loan secured for downtown tower project
Construction can continue apace on the 100 Columbia project in downtown Portland now that the developer has secured a $96.5 million loan.
‘Exciting time’ for Ankeny Blocks project
A team led by general contractor Lease Crutcher Lewis is continuing to build a six-story structure on half of a block in a Portland historic district.
Updated: Block 216 tower design approved
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday OK'd the proposal for a 35-story building in the West End despite city staffers' reservations.
A shot in the arm for urban development
A federal tax advantage has led real estate investors to flock to opportunity zones, including in Portland鈥檚 Central City.
Design advice requested for cross-laminated timber project
A proposal to build in Old Town a five-story office building with cross-laminated timber will go before the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission for design advice.
Goose Hollow mixed-use project to face design review
An eight-story mixed-use building proposed for Portland鈥檚 Goose Hollow neighborhood would provide up to 178 market-rate apartments if plans meet city approval.
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
