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Review of Wizer Block challenge denied
Opponents of the Wizer Block development in Lake Oswego have lost their appeal to the Oregon Supreme Court.
Wizer Block gets go-ahead from Court of Appeals
The Oregon Court of Appeals this week upheld a decision by the Land Use Board of Appeals to allow the $92 million development to proceed in Lake Oswego.
Wizer Block headed to state Court of Appeals
The Lake Oswego group Save Our Village has taken its fight to stop the Wizer Block project from moving forward to the state Court of Appeals.
The Velomor: home sweet home
The nature of the Lloyd District will go through big changes in the coming years that will make it more of a residential community, starting with the Velomor, which is opening this week.
Contractor hired for Wizer Block project
Portland-based PHK Development has hired general contractor Lease Crutcher Lewis to construct a $92 million mixed-use development in downtown Lake Oswego.
Harper Houf Peterson Righellis grows via merger
Harper Houf Peterson Righellis and ACE Consultants recently merged, with HHPR adding ACE鈥檚 five-person staff in Beaverton to its employee roster.
Designers, engineers hired for Beaverton school project
The Beaverton School District has hired firms to handle design and engineering for a $109 million project to construct a new high school.
For social media success, firms say planning is critical
Social media is a buzzword in almost any industry these days. Twitter and Facebook use is seemingly everywhere 鈥� except to a lesser extent among architecture, engineering and construction firms.
Sherwood Cannery holds open house
An open house will be held April 5 for the recommended design for a public plaza related to the Sherwood Cannery development, which is scheduled to begin construction later this year.
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 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
