Lloyd Center redevelopment plan withstands appeals
The Portland City Council on Wednesday denied appeals of the Design Commission's approval of the master plan for redevelopment of the Lloyd Center site, allowing the project to proceed.
Portland Design Commission OKs Lloyd Center master plan
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a master plan to redevelop the Lloyd Center mall into a mixed-use neighborhood with housing, retail space and open spaces.
Lloyd Center redevelopment plan faces opposition
Community members urged preserving the mall and indoor ice rink as the project team again appeared before the Portland Design Commission.
First Press Blocks building on the rise
Lease Crutcher Lewis is constructing Canvas at Press Blocks on a half-block directly east of Providence Park.
Multnomah County sells surplus building
Seattle-based Urban Renaissance Group and private equity firm Gaw Capital USA, in a joint venture, have purchased the Gladys McCoy Building, in downtown Portland.
Redevelopment starts with demolition
The Press Blocks redevelopment project in Goose Hollow has kicked off with the demolition of a half-block warehouse building.
Multnomah County set to sell Gladys McCoy Building
Ownership of Multnomah County’s 95-year-old Gladys McCoy Building in downtown Portland will soon transfer to private developers.
Investors cashing in on offices
Several properties now up for sale in Portland – including its tallest tower – are expected to fetch high prices.
Development dilemma drags
A Portland Design Commission subcommittee will meet with Block 290 designers and neighboring residents in the search for a solution.
Downtown building lures high-end restaurant
The historic Morgan Building in downtown Portland has been busily attracting noteworthy tenants this spring.
Press Blocks design returned for revisions
Metaphorical flourish wasn’t enough to convince the Portland Design Commission to approve plans for the proposed Press Blocks development.
Goose Hollow property purchase finalized
Urban Renaissance Group and Security Properties have closed on their $20 million purchase of the Press Blocks properties in Goose Hollow.
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