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It’s official: Target’s coming to downtown Portland
After being sworn to secrecy during lease negotiations, Fletcher Farr Ayotte has gone public with the news that Target will move into space currently under construction in the Galleria Building.
Roseburg hopes for economic boost from new wine-making facility
An economically distressed community in Southern Oregon now boasts a new, $6.2 million wine-making facility and education center, in large part because of local donations.
Astor Pacific鈥檚 Robert Ball plans 177-unit apartment building in Pearl
Astor Pacific Principal Robert Ball announced today plans for a new, 177-unit apartment building in Portland鈥檚 Pearl District. The six-story building will take up a full block bounded by Northwest 12th and 13th Avenues and Pettygrove and Quimby Streets. Ball is a Portland real estate investor who developed the similar Wyatt apartments project, as well as historic redevelopments such as the Embas[...]
Target finalizing lease for downtown Portland store
Target is finalizing its lease agreement to open a store in downtown Portland, according to sources close to the deal. The Historic Landmarks Commission on Oct. 10 unanimously approved alterations to the Galleria Building, which occupies the entire city block bounded by Southwest Morrison and Alder streets and Southwest Ninth and 10th avenues.
OSU building ‘like a house of cards’ undergoes renovation
Oregon State University鈥檚 Education Hall was slated for demolition in 2002, but now it is being repaired in a $17 million project featuring seismic upgrades and interior renovations.
Renderings: Oregon State University Education Hall
Education Hall's interior will be completely renovated and include a new atrium open through all four floors.
OSU Education Hall being rehabilitated
Built more than a century ago, Education Hall on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis is in the early stages of phase one of an exterior stone rehabilitation, complete interior, seismic and systems renovation.
Beaverton City Library branch opens
A former auditorium space in Beaverton has been renovated to become the first branch in the Beaverton City Library system. The 7,000-square-foot library at 11200 S.W. Murray Scholls Place retained its interior wood structure and ceiling, and received lighting improvements.
St. Clare Parish school, gym upgraded
The school and the gymnasium at St. Clare Parish in Southwest Portland are being upgraded. The exterior of the school at 8535 S.W. 19th Ave. is getting new windows, HardiePanel siding and stucco.
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- 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 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
