Barg Singer Hoesly leases office in downtown Portland
The real estate law firm will relocate from subleased space into approximately 3,300 square feet in the 1000 Broadway Building.
Melvin Mark leads purchase of 200 Market building in Portland
Melvin Mark Cos., in partnership with Jeff Swickard, acquired a 19-story office building in downtown Portland for nearly $70 million. The deal includes lease renewals.
Swickard Group buys Five Oak building in downtown Portland
A Nevada real estate investment firm that previously acquired the U.S. Bancorp Tower has added to its Portland office holdings.
Portland Central City code changes in development
Portland planners presented to the Design Commission potential Central City code amendments to boost housing and support downtown revitalization.
PSU dorm building plan draws preservation concerns
Portland design commissioners on Thursday looked at early plans for a new Portland State University residence hall, but preservationists raised concerns over replacing historic buildings.
PacWest Center in Portland sells at deep discount
The PacWest Center in downtown Portland sold to Alaska-based Fountainhead Development for $55.7M, less than half its pre-pandemic value.
Portland to offer $7 million for office-to-housing projects
The city is preparing to offer incentives to developers for projects to convert vacant office buildings into multifamily ones.
New downtown Portland theaters on the horizon
As much as $650 million is being invested in performing arts facilities on the Portland State University campus, including Broadway-ready theaters, a hotel, and parking.
Office tenant switches downtown Portland towers
Lindsay Hart LLP has agreed to lease a 15,610-square-foot space in the Standard Insurance Center after previously occupying space in the Wells Fargo Center.
Populous set to expand in Portland by moving office
The Kansas City-based firm is planning to relocate its Portland office downtown as it continues to work on sports stadium projects.
Portland’s ‘Big Pink’ tower hits market amid office slump
The iconic U.S. Bancorp Tower is for sale as downtown Portland struggles with high vacancy rates and falling property values following the pandemic.
2 Portland buildings changing for James Beard Public Market
The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday weighed in on plans for a $2 million renovation involving two downtown buildings.
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