Jamii Court multifamily building rising in Southwest Portland
Community Partners for Affordable Housing is developing the $43.4 million project in the West Portland Park neighborhood. The 96-unit building will feature sustainable design and culturally resonant elements.
Multnomah County courthouse plans revealed
Planners for a new Multnomah County courthouse met with building industry professionals and public citizens to discuss project possibilities.
121-year-old former home for sale in Southwest Portland
The structure at 1512 S.W. 18th Ave. was constructed in 1891 and formerly was a single-family home. But it predates city record-keeping efforts by 14 years, so it’s unclear who built it.
Photos: Construction of Block 49 mixed-use project on South Waterfront
Walsh Construction is building the six-story Block 49 mixed-use building in Portland's South Waterfront neighborhood. It will feature 209 affordable housing units over ground-floor commercial space.
140-unit apartment complex planned for Goose Hollow
Mill Creek Residential Trust is in the early planning stages for a new 140-unit, 143,833-square-foot apartment complex at 2040 S.W. Jefferson St., in the Goose Hollow neighborhood. The building will have six stories above ground and three stories of basement parking.
Chase proposes ‘canopy’ to make Hillsdale branch bigger
Southwest Portland residents and JPMorgan Chase have spent several months debating the design for a proposed bank branch at 6361 S.W. Capitol Highway, in the Hillsdale neighborhood. Now it looks like the bank may be able to circumvent much of the controversy by enlarging the branch’s building-to-parking-lot ratio with a canopy that would cover part of the lot.
Former home of Oregon governor for sale
The Pennoyer Building, at 714 S.W. 20th Place, was built in 1888 for Gov. Sylvester Pennoyer, who later became mayor of Portland. He was known for his political radicalism, opposition to Chinese immigrants and his churlish attitude. The 7,960-square-foot building is for sale for $1.3 million.
Burlingame Fred Meyer team makes quick work of remodel
A grand reopening is taking place on Friday at the Burlingame Fred Meyer store, which has been closed since May 1 for a major remodel and addition project. Crews consistently worked long hours, and the retailer moved goods and employees to temporary locations at nearby stores.
Chase bank rethinking plan for branch in Hillsdale
Chase representatives have requested, again, that the city of Portland delay its decision about the bank’s application to build a branch in the Hillsdale neighborhood in Southwest Portland.
Moody Avenue reconstruction planned to be mostly finished by fall
When work on Southwest Moody Avenue is done, the road will be higher in the middle and have an at-grade crossing with light-rail tracks as they approach a new transit bridge nearby. The road also will include three traffic lanes and bike and pedestrian facilities.
Uptown Tower Apartments renovated by LMC Construction
LMC Construction began work in March to remodel 72 residential units with new flooring, cabinets, windows, doors, siding and light fixtures at the Uptown Tower Apartments in Southwest Portland. Also, the lobby was upgraded and the community room was expanded.
Britannia Bed & Breakfast property for sale
The Britannia Bed & Breakfast, at 515 S.W. Westwood Drive, has operated as an inn since the 1990s, but it was originally built for one of Portland’s first prominent families. The 5,541-square-foot building is for sale for $1.15 million.
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