Mixed-use project in Illinois shrinks because of construction costs
A building proposed in Peoria Heights was scaled back to two stories from three due to rising steel costs, according to one of the project's developers.
Lloyd Center redevelopment plan faces opposition
Community members urged preserving the mall and indoor ice rink as the project team again appeared before the Portland Design Commission.
Live-work apartments planned for former school in Chambersburg
A former junior high school in Pennsylvania is being redeveloped into mixed-use space with lofts, corporate units, offices and a cafe.
U.S. metro areas seeing more transit-oriented housing projects
Cities nationwide are expanding development of transit-oriented housing to boost affordability, reduce vehicle use, and meet growing demand for walkable, mixed-income communities.
Centennial Mills redevelopment plan still awaiting approval
The latest proposal to redevelop the Northwest Portland site is on hold as design commissioners seek conditions on river access before voting whether to grant approval.
Astoria pier, undeveloped parcel now up for sale
Pier 39 has hit the market, offering more than 110,000 square feet of mixed-use space on the Columbia River. The listing also encompasses an adjacent 2.06-acre parcel.
Willamette Tower
Rising 23 stories, Willamette Tower adds 340 units and creates new fish habitat, public plaza, and greenway connections along the Willamette River.
TimberView
TimberView offers 105 affordable units in NE Portland, featuring mass timber construction, LEED design, rooftop views, and community-focused amenities.
Terminal 1 Block A & C, Port of Vancouver USA
Terminal 1 Block A & C brings Class A office space, retail, and public art to Vancouver’s revitalized waterfront, anchored by ZoomInfo’s new HQ.
Building Blocks: St. Helens Riverwalk, phase 1
The grand opening of a linear park marked a major milestone in the city of St. Helens’ mission to transform 24 acres of former industrial land into a mixed-use River District.
Flock13
Flock13 brings sustainable student housing and retail to the University of Oregon’s west entrance, enhancing 13th Avenue's vibrant campus edge.
Office building conversions to housing could boost Portland
Two projects under way in the city will transform vacant buildings into housing, and opportunities exist for developers to pursue others.
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
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