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Homeless camp at center of development conflict
Ibrahim Mubarak considers Right 2 Dream Too, the homeless camp he founded in Northwest Portland, a place for people to get some restful sleep. Developer David Gold sees it as something else: a deal breaker for his plans to improve the Grove Hotel, which is directly across the street from the camp.
Portland a hotbed for hotel developers
Hotels in Portland hit high numbers in 2012, and hotel developers across the country are taking notice.
Grove Hotel renovation to move forward with additional funding
The Portland Development Commission will issue an additional loan for the Grove Hotel project, which stalled last year because the original general contractor鈥檚 final bid was much higher than expected. Construction will start soon to redevelop the Old Town building into a trendy, international-themed hostel.
Plans to turn Grove Hotel into hip youth hostel on hold
Plans to convert the vacant Grove Hotel building into a hip, Asian-themed youth hostel are on hold.
Grove Hotel set to become hostel
A team of developers is seeking to convert the former Grove Hotel on West Burnside Street into a hostel that the Portland Development Commission believes can help it create jobs in the technology and creative sectors.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
