Historic preservation tax credit’s fate up in the air
Republican efforts in Congress to overhaul the tax code could deal a big blow to historic preservation efforts across the nation.
Photos: Historic Old Town apartment renovation complete
The $15.9 million restoration of a pair of historic buildings in Old Town/Chinatown is nearly complete, and a grand opening celebration will be held this week.
Erickson Fritz workforce housing project nears completion
Innovative Housing led a $15.9 million Old Town Chinatown project to convert the Erickson building and the adjacent Fritz building into the 62-unit Erickson Fritz Apartments.
Photos: Skylight frame lifted onto building
A skylight frame built to cover a light well at the Erickson Building in Old Town/Chinatown was assembled and lifted into place last week. Innovative Housing, Inc. is converting the […]
Photos: Old Town buildings converted to multifamily housing
ÂA pair of historic Old Town/Chinatown buildings are undergoing a major overhaul to become a mixed-income housing development. The Erickson Building on Northwest 2nd Avenue and the Fritz Building on […]
Old Town Chinatown gaining workforce housing
Innovative Housing Inc. has purchased the Erickson and Fritz buildings in Old Town Chinatown, and moved a step closer to a $15.5 million renovation.
Historic saloon becoming workforce housing
Erickson's saloon used to be an oasis of whiskey, wagers and women; today, the building is vacant. But with a trifecta of public investment, Innovative Housing is hoping to turn it into workforce housing and ignite neighborhood revitalization.
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 — 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














