DJC Blog Archive 

John Carroll talks tower at PDC hearing | by TYLER GRAF 08/14 04:51 PM PDT

At yesterday's PDC board meeting, developer John Carroll was on hand to discuss his new plans for the SW 10^th and Yamhill parking garage, which he's going to redevelop into a mixed-use tower.
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Governor orders agencies to set goals for minority contracting | by LIBBY TUCKER 08/13 03:53 PM PDT

Gov. Ted Kulongoski issued an executive order today for state agencies to include "aspirational targets" for minority and women participation on public contracts under $150,000. The order asks agencies to review how they award contracts and creates a certificate program to award agencies that do a good job achieving diversity.
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Jackson South Terminus will generate renewable power | by SAM BENNETT 08/11 01:21 PM PDT

The terminus will have renewable energy sources and extensive stormwater filtration.
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Zombie malls still feed on your wallet | by TYLER GRAF 08/08 04:17 PM PDT

In every city, there are malls that succeed and malls that fail. And like most things in life, the failures are much more interesting than the successes.
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Gerding Edlen moves forward with PSU solar project | by LIBBY TUCKER 08/06 12:11 PM PDT

After a the Oregon Public Utility Commission ruled in favor of third-party investors on renewable energy projects, Gerding Edlen says they're moving ahead with a solar installation at PSU.
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Design competition announces 'people's choices' | by TYLER GRAF 08/01 03:38 PM PDT

At Hollywood's People's Choice awards, you're likely to meet an aspiring ingénue wearing a strapless, sequined dress that looks like a Bedazzler threw up onto it.
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ODOT shows off its work on YouTube | by LIBBY TUCKER 07/30 02:47 PM PDT

Holy Bridge Delivery, batman! The Oregon Department of Transportation is posting construction videos on YouTube. Check out this documentary featuring Slayden Construction's work on their rapid replacement approach to fixing the Elk Creek bridge near Elkton. There's also a time-lapse video of the project.
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UO makes Princeton's 'Honor Roll' | by SAM BENNETT 07/28 02:04 PM PDT

University of Oregon and University of Washington are recognized for green practices and research.
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WCI releases final draft of regional cap and trade proposal | by LIBBY TUCKER 07/23 01:29 PM PDT

The Western Climate Initiative has just released its initial plan for addressing climate change through a regional cap and trade program. The final draft is available on the WCI web site.
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