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Demolition coming soon for Portland’s O’Bryant Square
An estimated $4.5 million contract with Northwest Infrastructure LLC to demolish O鈥橞ryant Square received the Portland City Council鈥檚 approval on Wednesday.
O’Bryant Square revitalization moves forward with demolition
The first step toward reopening O'Bryant Square -- demolition of the current structure -- is moving forward.
City officials seeking money to revitalize plaza
O鈥橞ryant Square, in downtown Portland, remains closed. But a potential $5 million federal grant could help spur redevelopment.
Demolition, construction planned for ailing property
A plan to reform O鈥橞ryant Square, in downtown Portland, is slowly advancing, more than two years after the plaza was abruptly closed because of structural issues with the parking garage underneath.
Temporary plan sought for city park
The process to address O'Bryant Square's problems is moving slowly, in part because Portland Parks & Recreation is dealing with a budget deficit.
Portland park closes due to structural issues
O鈥橞ryant Square will be closed indefinitely to the public because of structural issues with the underground parking garage on the block, Portland officials said today.
News
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- 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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- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
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- 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
