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‘The Pit’ in downtown Salem faces uncertain redevelopment future
Following the demolition of a bank building (a contributing resource in a historic district) in 2017, multiple developers have abandoned redevelopment plans for the site.
Federal building in Savannah, Georgia slated for demolition in May
The General Services Administration, as directed by President Trump, is reducing its real estate portfolio. The Juliette Gordon Low Building A became a candidate because of deferred maintenance issues and federal vacancy.
Historic district design guidelines proposed
Portland City Council will vote Nov. 9 whether to approve proposed South Portland Historic District design guidelines.
Proposal not ready for historic district
The project team behind a proposal for a mixed-use tower in Portland鈥檚 inner eastside will return to the drawing board after the Historic Landmarks Commission recommended changes.
12-story tower proposed for Portland鈥檚 eastside
A new 12-story office tower is proposed for the same block as the 12-story Weatherly Building near the eastern approach of the Morrison Bridge.
Where affordability, profitability and compatibility clash
Portland鈥檚 inclusionary housing rules have been in effect for nearly a year and the impacts are beginning to appear fully around the city 鈥� including historic districts.
Eyeing a return to the Iron Age
Preservationists are hopeful that artifacts from the Eric Ladd Cast-Iron Collection will be reused in Portland soon.
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
