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May 18, 2011

Voters unwilling to pay more taxes for school construction projects

A number of bond measures aimed at funding facilities upgrades at school districts around the state were put to the voters on Tuesday. In the Portland-metro area, bonds that would have significantly raised property taxes did not have widespread appeal, while bonds that continued the same rates as some already in place experienced more success.

May 18, 2011

$548M Portland Public Schools construction bond fails

Portland voters on Tuesday rejected a $548 million bond measure being pitched by Portland Public Schools for full reconstruction of eight schools and upgrades at the other 77. But even though the no vote takes away potential construction jobs, some industry professionals questioned how much work it would have actually created.

Apr 4, 2011

Legislators work on $150M plan for green retrofits in schools

Amid a budget crunch, Oregon public schools are facing across-the-board funding cuts for programs and staff. But there may be some good news for schools this legislative session 鈥� money for green retrofits.

Feb 9, 2011

LEED silver rule proposed for school projects

The Oregon House of Representatives is looking at a bill that would require school districts' building projects that receive money through a state bond program to receive Leadership in Energy Environmental Design silver certification or a comparable rating.

Feb 9, 2011

Portland school district seeks more aid

The Portland Public Schools board has approved its second financing option that will be included in the May ballot. That option, a local option levy, would help the district overcome a huge shortfall expected after it completes several construction projects.

Jan 31, 2011

Portland school district site attracts PDC

The Portland Development Commission is looking into the possibility of purchasing a Portland Public Schools site in Northeast Portland from the school district and redeveloping it.

Jan 28, 2011

Urban renewal to rear head at Oregon Legislature

An Oregon senator from Portland sponsored and introduced a bill this month that would permit urban renewal plans to include school construction or reconstruction projects.

Jan 25, 2011

Oregon school projects could lift contractors

2011 could be the year for school projects. There are 15 construction bond measures being proposed for high schools across the state, and some past bonds are finally leading to projects.

Jan 25, 2011

BBT Architects designs Eagle Point Elementary

Jackson County School District's Eagle Point Elementary School, destroyed by fire more than eight years ago, is finally being replaced.

Dec 22, 2010

Q&A: Gena Gastaldi, 25, intern at SUM Design Studio

Gena Gastaldi, 25, toured with her band for three years after high school, but an interest in graphic design and the desire for a more stable career led her to pursue undergraduate studies in architecture at Portland State University. She is in the second month of a six-month-long internship with SUM Design Studio in Portland while finishing her last year at PSU.

Dec 15, 2010

4 vying to redevelop Washington High

Four developers next year will vie for the right to redevelop the historic Washington High School building into housing.

Dec 14, 2010

Portland school construction bond makes ballot

The Portland Public Schools Board on Monday night voted unanimously to put the bond measure on the May 2011 ballot. The funds, which will come from property taxes, will pay for structural, safety, security and accessibility improvements at 75 schools throughout the district between 2011 and 2017.



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