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SERA Architects designs Blanchet House of Hospitality
In the next week, crews from Fortis Construction are expected to start demolishing the former Dirty Duck building, in Portland at Northwest Glisan Street and Third Avenue, to make way for a new home for Blanchet House of Hospitality.
Grove Hotel set to become hostel
A team of developers is seeking to convert the former Grove Hotel on West Burnside Street into a hostel that the Portland Development Commission believes can help it create jobs in the technology and creative sectors.
United Clothing Co. building for sale
The United Clothing Building, at 219-233 W. Burnside St., was named for the blue-collar clothing business that operated there and was an anchor in an area brimming with activity in the 1920s and 鈥�30s. The 4,124-square-foot building is for sale at a starting price of $699,000, though the owner is in talks with a prospective buyer.
LRS Architects designs West Hotel, former Satyricon space
Designed by LRS Architects, the 30,754-square-foot structure will provide affordable housing in 42 studio apartments for individuals making 60 percent of median family income or less. The ground floor will accommodate an expansion for the Macdonald Center, a local nonprofit that has offices next door, at 605 N.W. Couch St.
Couch Building for sale
The Couch Building, at 27-33 N.W. Second Ave. in Portland's Old Town neighborhood, was the home of one of Pishue's first restaurants, the Jazz de Opus. Pishue sold the building to Portland developer John Beardsley, who later went bankrupt and defaulted on his loan. Pishue got the building back with a decreased value and a new tenant: a strip club.
Ground Kontrol to reboot after $200,000 face-lift
Ground Kontrol, a classic arcade in Northwest Portland, is set to reopen after a three-month, "Tron"-inspired renovation.
Ground Kontrol renovation photos
Ground Kontrol, a classic arcade in Northwest Portland, is set to reopen after a three-month renovation.
Ground Kontrol arcade renovated
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade in Portland's Old Town/Chinatown District is getting an upgrade. The two-level space at 511 S.W. Couch St. is nearing the end of an extensive renovation.
Macdonald Center to break ground July 1
Local poverty outreach nonprofit the Macdonald Center plans to break ground on its new $10 million Old Town project July 1.
PDC approves Old Town building renovation
The Portland Development Commission today approved an agreement with the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine to move forward with a $16.1 million renovation of the 1911-built Globe Hotel building, which will become the college's new home.
Hallock & McMillan Building sold
One of Portland's most historically significant buildings has sold for $700,000. The Hallock & McMillan Building, at 237 S.W. Naito Parkway, was purchased by John Russell of Russell Development Co.
Old hotel materials find new life
The West Hotel in Portland's Old Town Chinatown is slated to be torn down early next year. But as affordable housing rises in its place, remnants of the old brick building will reappear.
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- 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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- 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
