Design panel OKs single OHSU sky bridge
A second requested sky bridge for a two-building project that includes the Center for Health and Healing South will be replaced by a tunnel.
Zidell Yards plan gets PDC board’s OK
The Portland Development Commission’s board on Wednesday approved a resolution to adopt a long-awaited development agreement with ZRZ Realty Co. to develop 33 acres on the waterfront.
Joel Andersen continues family tradition at Andersen Construction
Being named president of Andersen Construction, the company his grandfather started in 1950, doesn’t fill Joel Andersen with pride as much as it makes him feel humble.
OHSU’s proposed sky bridges tough sell with city
A proposed expansion to Oregon Health & Science University’s Center for Health & Healing in the South Waterfront could face an uphill battle to gain city approval because of plans to build sky bridges.
Design firm, contractor selected for PSU project
Portland State University is planning for a $44 million project to renovate and expand a campus athletics and physical education building to hold a new multipurpose arena.
Plans for new South Waterfront towers proceeding
Developers working on Oregon Health & Science University projects in the South Waterfront District have applied to the city for early assistance.
2015 Newsmakers: Hoffman Construction
Hoffman Construction Co. appears to have emerged from the past recession in fine form, with a long list of projects that starts with a leading role at Park Avenue West.
Planning for Southwest Corridor upgrades
Public comments are being gathered to inform planners working to improve metro-area transportation.
Plans being finalized for Zidell Yards
Adoption of an agreement between ZRZ Realty and the Portland Development Commission is expected soon.
OHSU close to signing contracts for South Waterfront projects
Contracts should be finalized by the end of January with design and build teams for the $340 million Center for Health and Healing South and the $160 million Knight Cancer Research Building.
BLOG: Short lists revealed for OHSU projects
Industry sources say six teams of architects and general contractors are vying for Oregon Health & Science University projects in the South Waterfront District.
Eyes on the orange line
Developers see potential in the transit corridor being built between Southeast Portland and Milwaukie.
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