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Goat Blocks finally almost finished
Goat Blocks, a massive mixed-use development on a Southeast Portland superblock, is nearly complete.
Newsmakers 2016: Killian Pacific
If someone were to write a book about the history of Killian Pacific, it would likely read like the classic American story of a business founded on the principles of honesty and trust.
Photos: Demolition makes way for LOCA superblock
An 86-year-old office building on Southeast 11th Avenue is being demolished to make way for a mixed-use building that will be part of Killian Pacific鈥檚 LOCA superblock development.
An underwater construction site
Excavation at the LOCA project site in Southeast Portland has unearthed a sizable pond.
Land use review sought for mixed-use project
Foresight Development has applied to the Portland Bureau of Development Services for a land use review of the property at 915 S.E. Belmont St.
‘Goat blocks’ hurdle likely cleared
The Portland City Council tentatively denied an appeal of the design commission's conditional approval.
Revamping city bureau to expedite volume
When Portland's Bureau of Development Services received approval 鈥� and funding 鈥� in March to hire 18 new employees, Land Use Division Manager Rebecca Esau knew it would not come in time to stave off the department's summer rush.
Developers not biting city鈥檚 lure
Portland city leaders are searching for new incentives to encourage inclusion of affordable housing in developments, but industry professionals say the first step should be to fix the disconnect between the existing tax exemption program and the free market.
Goat Blocks design requiring more work
The Portland Design Commission is seeking more changes to plans for the Goat Blocks project.
Killian Pacific expanding its Central Eastside portfolio
Vancouver, Wash.-based Killian Pacific is under contract to purchase the lot owned and occupied by Speed's Towing at 125 S.E. Clay St.
Goat Blocks goes before Design Commission
The design of Killian Pacific's Goat Blocks redevelopment is being refined.
Killian Pacific preparing to develop 鈥榞oat blocks鈥� in Southeast Portland
Killian Pacific has filed for a pre-application conference with the city of Portland for development of the "goat blocks" 鈥� a popular nickname for a 92,000-square-foot superblock bound by Southeast Belmont and Taylor streets, and 10th and 11th avenues.
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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
- 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
