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Swickard Group buys Five Oak building in downtown Portland
A Nevada real estate investment firm that previously acquired the U.S. Bancorp Tower has added to its Portland office holdings.
Portland’s ‘Big Pink’ tower hits market amid office slump
The iconic U.S. Bancorp Tower is for sale as downtown Portland struggles with high vacancy rates and falling property values following the pandemic.
Office users continuing to evaluate their options
The Portland-metro area has a substantial amount of vacant space, but market observers predict that better days await.
Refreshment on tap for 111-year-old Galleria
The downtown building鈥檚 top floor is receiving improvements to suit a Portland-based architecture firm.
Unico buys office property in Lake Oswego
Unico Properties has snapped up a 203,069-square-foot office property in Lake Oswego.
Law firm signs lease extension at Moda Tower
Unico Properties has signed Lane Powell to a long-term lease renewal for space in a 24-story high-rise in downtown Portland.
SERA Architects set to move into Galleria building
After a long drought, downtown Portland has finally landed a major new lease -- 42,000 square feet for 15 years.
Preparing now for the office of the future
The 鈥渘ew normal鈥� has taken on multiple forms throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The first stage was shifting to remote work temporarily and then to a long-term work from home life. But the 鈥渘ew normal鈥� is still metamorphosing as people prepare to return to the office.
With coronavirus vaccine approved, questions arise
As businesses plan for the coming year, news of immunizations raises a host of questions. For instance, should employers require workers to receive vaccinations?
Uncertain future awaits office buildings
鈥楿nprecedented times鈥� are generating many questions among property managers and commercial tenants.
‘Big Pink’ garners a big, platinum-level distinction
The U.S. Bancorp Tower, Portland鈥檚 largest building, has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum rating.
Montgomery Park improvements in the works
Unico Properties, fresh off its $255 million acquisition of Montgomery Park this month, is planning to renovate the centerpiece building.
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 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
