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Affordable housing plan on track in historic Portland district
A seven-to-eight-story building with approximately 143 rent-restricted units is proposed for a site in the East Portland/Grand Avenue Historic District.
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Sturgeon Development Partners leads Oregon real estate with sustainable, community-focused projects reshaping underused spaces into thriving hubs.
Lake Oswego development on track
A developer is moving forward with plans for three buildings -- a hotel, housing and office space -- that would anchor the north end of downtown.
Ex-industrial building becoming creative office space
A 97-year-old single-story warehouse slightly north of Portland鈥檚 Pearl District has received several renovations over the years. The latest one might be the most extensive.
Building proposal found overwhelming
Portland鈥檚 Historic Landmarks Commission has suggested that revisions take place before the project team returns for another hearing.
Offices, retail space and cross-laminated timber
A pre-application conference has been scheduled for an eight-story building planned on half a block in an opportunity zone in Southeast Portland.
Opportunity zone funds’ role is opaque
Though Portland鈥檚 designated areas have drawn national interest because they cover much of the city鈥檚 most desirable real estate, activity thus far apparently has been modest.
Gearing up for conversion to creative office space
An upcoming adaptive reuse project will convert a former machine shop slightly north of the Pearl District into a creative office space with nods to the building鈥檚 industrial past.
A shot in the arm for urban development
A federal tax advantage has led real estate investors to flock to opportunity zones, including in Portland鈥檚 Central City.
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
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- 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
