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Oregon’s old theaters awaiting revival
Oregon has more than 100 historical theaters, and they have potential to be significant economic engines, according to a new report.
Two Oregonians among ASLA 2015 Fellows
Mike Faha, founding principal of Portland-based landscape architecture and urban design firm GreenWorks, and University of Oregon landscape architecture professor Rob Ribe have been named 2015 ASLA Fellows.
Schnitzers to be honored by AFO
The Architecture Foundation of Oregon has selected Arlene Schnitzer and her son Jordan Schnitzer as recipients of its annual Honored Citizen award for 2015.
Microbe research supports natural ventilation
University of Oregon researchers find natural ventilation in buildings promotes healthy interior levels of microbes.
Lease Crutcher Lewis tops out UO student union
Construction on a $95-million renovation and expansion to the University of Oregon鈥檚 student union in Eugene reached a milestone this week with final beam installed on the new addition.
Design lecture series coming to Portland
鈥淎 New City Beautiful: Landscape + Infrastructure = Public Space鈥� will feature four presentations. Each will take place in either April or May in Portland.
UO planning professor earns second Fulbright scholarship
A rare second Fulbright Scholarship will allow University of Oregon planning department professor Marc Schlossberg to study in Israel how city design decisions influence popularity of sustainable transportation modes, such as walking and biking.
UO plans construction on 500-bed residence hall
The new dorm would be located at the east end of campus, due south of the Global Scholars Hall, and would allow school administrators to shift residents to the new rooms so that old rooms in Bean, Hamilton and Walton halls can undergo renovations.
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
