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Legacy鈥檚 children鈥檚 hospital will stick out on the east side
A $250 million, nine-story building will be the new home for The Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel when it opens next year. The design team tried to make rooms feel homey instead of clinical so that the building won't feel like a hospital.
Renderings of Children鈥檚 Hospital at Legacy Emanuel
The Children鈥檚 Hospital at Legacy Emanuel won鈥檛 resemble a hospital on the inside: ceilings, walls and floors will be paneled with wood; every patient room will be private and have a pull-out couch for visitors; and family lounges, gardens and even an art studio are designed to avoid a clinical feel.
American Brush Building for sale
The American Brush Building, at 116 N.E. Sixth Ave., was once a candy factory and a grocery distribution center. Now it鈥檚 the working home of American Brush Co., a company that manufactures large, industrial brushes for agriculture and industry. The company is planning to move; it is selling the building for $1.2 million.
Developers disappointed after city pulled plug on project
Two developers are figuring out what do to after the city pulled financing from their mixed income housing project on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Portland’s much anticipated eco-district still hard to pin down
Plans for an "eco-district," a one-of-a-kind sustainable neighborhood in Portland's Lloyd District, have received national attention, but the district doesn't exist yet. And so far, no one really knows what exactly an eco-district is or what it will look like when it's finished.
Photos: Repaving on Northeast Glisan Street
Portland Bureau of Transportation crew repave a section of Northeast Glisan Street between Northeast 131st and 162nd avenues on Tuesday.
Photos: The Rebuilding Center deconstructs Portland building
About 85 percent of the materials from the deconstruction will be reclaimed for reuse, according to Shane Endicott, executive director of The ReBuilding Center.
Developer chooses deconstruction over demolition
Deconstruction is slower and costlier than demolition, but a developer who favors the method for its salvage factor says it's the "right thing to do."
Metro, Portland to purchase natural area
Three Portland area public agencies have teamed up to provide a park and plenty of natural space to an underserved part of Northeast Portland.
Miracles Club Apartments to finish in summer
The five-story Miracles Club Apartments in Northeast Portland will provide 40 apartments for individuals in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction who have been sober for at least 18 months.
Neighbors: Keep Rose Quarter out of URA
The Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, which represents 12 neighborhood associations in North and Northeast Portland, sent a letter on Wednesday to several city officials expressing concern with the potential inclusion of the properties in the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area.
Retro eastside buildings face wrecking ball
As small, mid-century buildings in East Portland continue to be torn down, preservationists are concerned the city is losing pieces of its urban fabric before their importance is fully understood.
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
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- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
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- 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
