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Exemplary historic preservation projects honored
Seven historic preservation projects, including six designed by Portland architects, recently were honored by Restore Oregon.
Still passionate about preservation in Portland
Brian Emerick this month will step down as chairman of Portland's Historic Landmarks Commission.
Mixing business with pleasure
In Southeast Portland, an ex-auditorium is now a concert venue amid offices.
Preservation efforts feted; at-risk buildings named
Restore Oregon recently named 2014 DeMuro Award winners and properties on the 2015 list of Oregon鈥檚 Most Endangered Places.
2014 Newsmakers: Craig Kelly
As renovation of Washington High School continues, the Southeast Portland historic landmark is sharing plenty of surprises. “Always in historic renovations there are surprises,” said Craig Kelly, president of […]
A look inside Washington High School
Over thirty years after students last walked its halls, the 117,000-square-foot Washington High School building is going to see a new life as a retail, office, and event space. Venerable […]
Future use for Washington High School still undecided
Redevelopment plans for Washington High School have moved forward as a result of the building receiving historic landmark status from the city of Portland's Historic Landmarks Commission. But unique site challenges 鈥� including limitations related to zoning and preservation 鈥� have prevented any firm decision about its future use.
Washington High School soon to sell; to be converted into housing
Developer Art Demuro, president of Venerable Properties, is planning to convert the vacant Washington High School building in Southeast Portland's Buckman neighborhood into multifamily housing. Portland Public Schools and Venerable Properties have reached a tentative agreement for a $2 million sale of the 1924-built school.
3 firms interested in redevelopment of Centennial Mills
After ending years of negotiations with Lab Holdings in late June, the Portland Development Commission has identified three other firms interested in potentially redeveloping the Centennial Mills site in Northwest Portland.
Fire station remodel
A crew from Howard Jacobs Masonry is doing the brick work on a mixed-use office and retail development in Southeast Portland. A major renovation is taking place at the two-story […]
Recession drives building owners toward renovations
When Scott Conway, president of First Cascade Corp., saw the bid results for the renovation of the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg four months ago, he noticed something odd that […]
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
