Galleria update is a blend of old and new
Unico Properties celebrated the new look of the 112-year-old building in downtown Portland following an approximately $20 million renovation.
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.
Early assistance sought for downtown project
Adjacent historic buildings in downtown Portland are pegged for redevelopment into a hotel.
Downtown office building sells for $6.21 million
NFN Investments has purchased the 51,000-square-foot George Lawrence Building, at 306 S.W. First Ave., with plans for minor renovations.
Architecture firms growing — carefully and thoughtfully
As the economy re-emerges from the recent recession, architecture firms are growing again. But this time it's tempered with a focus on project selection, and a new appreciation for payroll.
Downtown Portland student housing project resurrected
A downtown student housing complex previously proposed by Opus Northwest is resurfacing through a partnership between Capacity Commercial Group and Arizona-based developer Phoenix Development Co.
4 general contractors cast competition aside for art’s sake
A small, local nonprofit is seeking to gain visibility by moving into Portland’s up-and-coming West End, and four of the region’s leading general contracting companies are casting aside old rivalries to help out.
New Target store under construction in downtown Portland?
The 91ÊÓÆµ wrote in October that Target was finalizing its lease for a downtown Portland store, and now it looks like it's really happening you guys!
Safeway tenanted Museum Place property sells for $55M
Los Angeles-based AEW Capital Management, as CPT Museum Place LLC, has purchased the Museum Place property in downtown Portland for $55 million.
Chaucer Court apartment renovation getting finishing touches
General Contractor Walsh Construction is expecting to finish a yearlong renovation of the six-story Chaucer Court Apartments building in downtown Portland this month.
Under U 4 Men moving downtown Portland store
Under U 4 Men, the Portland boutique for men's undies, is moving its store on Southwest Broadway to a new location at 800 S.W. Washington St., at Park Avenue.
City Club space renovated in Pittock Block
Skyline Interiors is renovating part of the space used by the City Club of Portland in the Pittock Block building in downtown Portland.
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 — 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











