Rockwood Rising building coming together quickly
Now that construction of Rockwood Rising is finally under way some 15 years after planning began, progress seems to be happening at a rapid rate.
Finally, construction is under way in Rockwood
Site work and excavation has begun for the first building of the long-anticipated Rockwood Rising development.
VIDEO: Rockwood Rising aims at lifting east Multnomah County
In this short video Gresham Redevelopment Commission Executive Director Josh Fuhrer gives a brief overview of Rockwood Rising, a long-awaited plan to redevelop a key property in the impoverished Gresham […]
A blend of public and private financing brings project to life
Rockwood Rising may not be an architectural or engineering wonder. But the $70 million project in Gresham can serve as a prime example of the public-private partnership development model that some companies choose to follow.
Rockwood’s revitalization on the horizon
In east Multnomah County, a disadvantaged community stands to rise with a long-awaited mixed-use project.
$30 million Rockwood project clears hurdle
The Rockwood Rising project passed another milestone Wednesday, gaining unanimous approval from the Gresham Design Commission.
$45 million development coming to Rockwood
A $45 million development in Rockwood, one of Gresham’s most diverse and poorest areas, promises to create a neighborhood center, provide multiple services and space for 40 businesses, and create jobs.
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