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St. Johns en route to transformation
St. Johns, long home to industrial sites and a racially and economically diverse population, is poised to see dense multifamily and commercial development.
Newsmakers 2016: Patrick Kessi
If things had gone differently for Patrick Kessi, he might have ended up as a stockbroker on Wall Street instead of a developer creating mixed-use projects in the Portland-metro area.
Marvel 29 wins LEED platinum designation
Marvel 29, built on a site that previously held an old gas station and restaurant, is the first project built under a HUD 221(d) (4) program to receive the highest rating in the LEED program, according to project developer PHK Development.
Businesses, residents taking larger role in how St. Johns grows
The St. Johns neighborhood feels it has been burned by developers before, says Joe Purkey, an architect who lives there. But now people are getting more involved about what goes up in their community.
Making apartments more luxurious
High-end rooftop terraces are being built as competitive advantages in a red-hot multifamily market.
Photos: Paying homage to industrial past in St. Johns
A grand opening was held last month for the newly-completed Marvel 29, a four-story, 165-unit apartment project in St. Johns from PHK Development. The Ankrom Moisan Architects-designed building is located […]
Photos: Mixed-use project moving ahead in St. Johns
Construction of Marvel 29, a mixed-use development in St. Johns, is continuing near the iconic bridge.
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
