2015 Newsmakers: Tom Moyer
If things had gone a different way, Tom Moyer might never have found his way into the world of development – and the landscape of Portland would have been the poorer for it.
Longtime developer Moyer remembered
TMT Development founder Tom Moyer was celebrated during a public memorial service at St. Mary's Cathedral in Portland on Friday. He died late last month.
Developer of Park Avenue West project entangled in family feud
Downtown Portland's Park Avenue West project may come under greater scrutiny because of a legal dispute between TMT Development President Vanessa Sturgeon and more than a dozen relatives.
TVA Architects learns how to build business
Robert Thompson, founder of Portland based TVA Architects, has built business relationships to grow his firm.
What’s next for Park Avenue West?
Construction stalled on the Park Avenue West tower in April 2009 because of financing problems. But a few Portland real estate professional believe the project is still well positioned to be completed successfully.
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 — 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








