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Pioneer Place Gap remodel
General contractor Swinerton Builders is performing a remodel of the Gap store at Pioneer Place in Southwest Portland. Among the updates in the two-phase renovation are a new store portal, hardwood floors, lighting, and stock room racking systems.
Expansion planned for Arlene Schnitzer hall
The Portland Center for the Performing Arts is proposing a project that would connect the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Antionette Hatfield Hall across Southwest Main Street.
Jamison Square, Director Park passed over for parks award
The Urban Land Institute named the 2011 winner of the Amanda Burden Urban Open Space Award today: St. Louis鈥� Citygarden, which won a $10,000 cash prize. Two parks in Portland were finalists for the award.
Target gets serious about downtown Galleria space
According to documents submitted to the city, Target would occupy 85,563 square feet 鈥� just under half of which would be used as retail space 鈥� on the second and third floors of the Galleria Building, located at the corner of Southwest Alder Street and 10th Avenue.
McMenamins Crystal Hotel offers sneak peek
The newest historic renovation for the McMenamins chain was available for a sneak peek party today. Patrons could walk the halls of the Crystal Hotel, taste wine and talk with […]
McMenamins Crystal Hotel offers sneak peek
The newest historic renovation for the McMenamins chain was available for a sneak peek party today. Patrons could walk the halls of the Crystal Hotel, taste wine and talk with […]
Multnomah County Courthouse, deteriorating, needs upgrade
For more than 40 years, studies have taken place in an effort to determine whether Multnomah County should renovate or replace its downtown courthouse. Many of the building's mechanical and electrical systems "have reached the end of their useful life," according to a recent study.
Photos: Work continues on downtown Portland mental health clinic
Construction crews work to build the third story of Central City Concern's future mental health clinic at the corner of West Burnside Street and Northwest Broadway in Portland on Monday.
Downtown Portland office vacancy rate rises slightly
The office vacancy rate in Portland鈥檚 central business increased slightly in the first quarter of 2010, sitting at 12.82 percent at the end of March.
Two Portland parks selected as finalists for national award
Two Portland parks are in the running for a national award that recognizes the outstanding use of open public spaces in urban settings.
Portland Korean Church building for sale
The Portland Korean Church, at 933 S.W. Clay Street, has been home to the religious organization since 1994. The church is moving to new facilities in Beaverton, where most of its congregation lives. The asking price for the downtown building is $849,000.
Downtown Portland YWCA building for sale
The YWCA Building, at 1111 S.W. 10th Ave., is a 62,112-square-foot, five-story structure holding an athletic club and office space. The building, which is for sale for $7.5 million, could serve various owners, including investors, schools or nonprofits.
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
