Pandemic leaves planned Portland concert facilities in doubt
The coronavirus pandemic has left two notable Portland developments in the lurch.
Riverfront site abuzz with activity
Construction crews are continuing to make progress on a transformational development in Vancouver, Washington.
Plans for Zidell Yards halted
The Zidell family’s dreams of transforming their 33 acres of South Waterfront property are on hold after the developers could not come to terms with the city of Portland on how much each side would contribute to public infrastructure at the site.
Architects chosen for first Zidell Yards project
The San Francisco office of Chicago-based SCB will design the Block 8 towers, with GBD Architects serving as the architect of record.
A vision for 5 million square feet
Officials from Zidell Cos. on Wednesday shared details about development plans for a 33-acre property in Portland's South Waterfront District.
Zidell Yards master plan unveiled
The Zidell family is preparing to develop 5 million square feet of mixed-use space on its ex-industrial property in Portland's South Waterfront District. At full build-out, redevelopment could include 15 to 20 new buildings.
Designs for Zidell Yards office buildings draw praise
Plans to construct two new office buildings at Zidell Yards, in the South Waterfront District, may be on track to soon move ahead.
Zidell Yards projects submitted to city design review
On Monday, ZRZ submitted designs for blocks 4 and 6 at Zidell Yards to the Portland Design Commission for review.
Decision delayed on Zidell Yards development
A development agreement for the 33-acre Zidell Yards property in Portland’s South Waterfront District isn't expected to show up on the City Council agenda until mid- to late June.
Assistance sought for Zidell Yards development
The architecture firm working with ZRZ Realty Co. to develop the Zidell Yards on Feb. 9 applied to the city for early assistance with the next phase.
Plans being finalized for Zidell Yards
Adoption of an agreement between ZRZ Realty and the Portland Development Commission is expected soon.
Pointing to a cleanup’s success
Innovative engineering techniques used in the Zidell Yards cleanup are gaining national recognition.
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