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Rumors fly about death of Oregon City’s Cove development
As the developers of the proposed $185 million, urban renewal-backed Cove development in Oregon City reach the end of their one-year extension with the city to nail down final project details, they鈥檙e asking for nine more months.
Debate over development project sparks recall effort in Oregon City
An Oregon City resident says Commisioner James Nicita's unwillingness to work with developers on the Rivers mall project has "seriously hurt" the city.
Developers ask which should come first: condo or apartment?
Developers in Oregon City want to make a switch in their development plan for the $185 million Clackamette Cove condominium project. Instead of building condos first and switching to apartments later, they think starting with apartments and later switching to condos will be more profitable.
Oregon City to throw party for its Arch Bridge
our neighbor to the south, Oregon City, is using its annual First City Celebration to celebrate one of the town鈥檚 most striking features, the 1922-built Oregon City/West Linn Arch Bridge. The event, which will take place July 30 throughout downtown Oregon City, focuses on teaching and celebrating the history of Oregon鈥檚 first city.
Metro makes $2.2M natural area purchase
The Portland area鈥檚 regional government Metro today purchased 181 acres of land near Oregon City to be preserved and protected as a natural area. The $2.2 million investment, which came from funds out of a $227.4 million natural areas bond passed by voters in 2006, will protect land at Canemah Bluff, an area formed by ancient lava flows and carved by the force of the Missoula floods. Metro now o[...]
Metro program aids downtown revitalization
Regional government Metro is working with four Portland suburbs - Tigard, Oregon City, Gresham and Hillsboro - to help convert their depressed main streets into thriving business districts. Metro is collaborating with business owners, who say the work is generating real results.
Urban renewal thrown into Blue Heron site debate
Oregon City urban renewal commissioners will decide whether the now defunct Blue Heron Paper mill, targeted for redevelopment, will be included in an urban renewal area to ensure public access to nearby Willamette Falls.
Blue Heron mill out, development moves in
The Blue Heron Paper Co. occupies parcels of land in both West Linn and Oregon City on both sides of the Willamette River. Local developer Fred Bruning, who has offered $20 million for the land, plans to build a hotel, entertainment complex and mixed-use commercial space on the properties.
Oregon City passes economic improvement district
The Oregon City City Council this week approved a new economic improvement district that will tax downtown property owners to help pay for the successful downtown revitalization program.
Oregon City residents eager to save mall
A long-standing divide among Oregon City commissioners on how to spend urban renewal money came to the forefront last week when a $200 million project and 1,500 new jobs were threatened.
Shuttle provided during Oregon City Bridge work
The Oregon Department of Transportation has hired a contractor to provide shuttle bus service for pedestrians and bicyclists during the two-year, $10.6 million reconstruction of the Oregon City Bridge.
Oregon City needs land for new library
Oregon City is looking for a site big enough to accommodate a new 20,000- to 40,000-square-foot library building.
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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- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- 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
