UPDATED: 415-acre coastal industrial site sells
International Paper has reached an agreement to sell a 415-acre former mill site on the southern Oregon Coast.
Design team selected for riverfront path project
Mayer/Reed will partner with Norwegian firm Snohetta and Canadian firm DIALOG to design a public path running through the former Blue Heron Paper Co. mill site in Oregon City.
Finalists named for riverfront path design
Three teams are still in the running to design a public path through the former Blue Heron Paper Co. mill site in Oregon City.
Design team sought for riverwalk project
Metro is seeking a team to complete schematic design for a planned public path through the former Blue Heron Paper Co. site in Oregon City.
Willamette Falls riverwalk consultant sought
Oregon City officials are seeking a consultant to research the cultural history of the former Blue Heron Paper Co. site and compile a report that will assist the team designing a public path through the property.
Agreements for Willamette Falls riverwalk approved
The owner of the former Blue Heron Paper Co. site in Oregon City and Portland General Electric officials have signed agreements with Metro that will allow the construction of a public path through their adjoining properties.
Architecture students offer ideas for tired property
University of Oregon architecture students are creating 'fantasy projects' for the ex-Blue Heron site.
Tall falls inspire big ideas
A developer preparing to revitalize an ex-mill site wants to see kayaking become an attraction nearby.
Shopoff Group steps away from Blue Heron site
Despite a bullish outlook earlier this year, The Shopoff Group has passed on its plans to purchase and redevelop the former Blue Heron mill site in Oregon City. But just as the company takes its leave, another is entering the scene.
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