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Developer proposes Prosper Portland-style model for Salem
An economic development plan for Salem could generate significant new revenue, attract private investment, and create thousands of jobs through tax increment financing districts and a dedicated economic development agency.
Portland Design Commission offers advice for tower project
A 13-story mixed-use building is designed for the Broadway Corridor's Parcel 6, in Northwest Portland. More than 200 residential units are planned, according to the proposal presented on Thursday.
Prosper Portland seeks CM/GC for Lloyd District food hall
A request for proposals will be issued next month for a construction manager/general contractor to take on the project near the Oregon Convention Center.
Food hall planned near Oregon Convention Center
Prosper Portland is preparing for an approximately $7.5 million project to transform a vacant building into a 14,000-square-foot food hall, bar and event space served by food carts.
Vampire-themed nightclub proposed at Centennial Mills
A commercial project is proposed for an existing building at Centennial Mills in Northwest Portland, raising questions about the site's long-planned redevelopment.
Portland to offer $7 million for office-to-housing projects
The city is preparing to offer incentives to developers for projects to convert vacant office buildings into multifamily ones.
Centennial Mills redevelopment plan still awaiting approval
The latest proposal to redevelop the Northwest Portland site is on hold as design commissioners seek conditions on river access before voting whether to grant approval.
Prosper Portland aids Broadway Corridor housing
Prosper Portland's board approved a $750,000 loan for an approximately 230-unit, net-zero, middle-income housing project on Parcel 6.
Abuaf named interim leader of Prosper Portland
Lisa Abuaf, most recently director of development and investment for the agency, is now interim executive director after Shea Flaherty Betin resigned amid tensions with city officials and budget concerns.
OMSI District eyes infrastructure improvements, education park first
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry鈥檚 (OMSI) plans for a new neighborhood district are moving forward.
15 projects to get boost from Prosper Portland grants
Prosper Portland has awarded $865,000 in Community Livability Grants for fiscal 2023-24. The 15 projects funded are in four tax increment districts or neighborhoods, leveraging more than $16 million in private investment. Seven projects are in Interstate Corridor, six are in Central Eastside, and there is one each in Gateway Regional Center and Lents Town Center.
New operator found for publicly owned hotel
The Inn at the Convention Center posted average annual revenues of $840,000 from fiscal year 2014-15 to fiscal year 2018-19. The past two fiscal years? An average of $60,000.
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
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- 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
