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Detroit OKs West Village multifamily project with conditions
The city's Historic District Commission has green-lit The Coe at West Village Phase II, with conditions on potential house relocation and design changes.
Mount Vernon mansion reopens amid $40 million renovation
Key rooms in the former residence of George and Martha Washington have reopened during an ongoing restoration project; interior work will continue into 2026.
PSU dorm building plan draws preservation concerns
Portland design commissioners on Thursday looked at early plans for a new Portland State University residence hall, but preservationists raised concerns over replacing historic buildings.
Historic district status sought for Indianapolis’ Martindale area
Leaders are pushing to get the Indianapolis neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places to preserve Black heritage and protect historic sites.
Centennial Mills redevelopment OK’d by Portland design panel
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday approved the $80 million project with three buildings featuring a total of 272 units and four retail spaces. The development will include river access.
2 Portland buildings changing for James Beard Public Market
The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday weighed in on plans for a $2 million renovation involving two downtown buildings.
Hennebery Eddy Architects
Hennebery Eddy Architects blends sustainability and historic preservation in people-centered spaces like the Oregon Supreme Court and Astoria Library.
A plan to incorporate something old, something new
Portland's Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday approved plans for a project to transform an ex-church into a club and build a hotel nearby.
Historic structure preserved … in a new location
Crews last week moved the nation鈥檚 oldest remaining schoolhouse for Black children a short distance to Colonial Williamsburg.
Sometimes restoration may surpass replacement
Building industry professionals are aiming to prove historic homes are more resilient against floods than generally thought.
Nonprofit honors historic preservation projects
Seven projects in Portland were among 11 selected by Restore Oregon to receive a 2021 DeMuro Award for excellence in historic preservation.
Historic preservation award nominations sought
Restore Oregon's annual DeMuro Awards honoring exceptional historic preservation projects will be handed out at an event on Oct. 2.
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
