In the hybrid world, "central business district" doesn't quite mean what it once did — and it may never again. Here's why and what lies ahead. Office-to-residential conversion volume hits ...

In the first-quarter, Portland’s office vacancy rate of 35 percent was the highest among the 25 largest central business districts in the U.S., real estate firm Colliers reported.

Then the Central Eastside Industrial District formed. Lannom said in a response to the audit that city officials now recognize that there should be rules for how districts are created and managed.

The report, published in August 2020, found the city had failed to conduct even cursory oversight of Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, the Lloyd District and Central Eastside District.

PORTLAND, Ore. — A new tax incentive meant to draw businesses back to Portland's central city sailed through city council Thursday in a unanimous vote. The "Downtown Business Incentive" allows ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Earlier this week, Gov. Tina Kotek convened the first meeting for a task force of 40 people focused on the problems facing Portland's economic core. They're tasked with finding ...

By Jonathan Bach – Staff Reporter, Portland Business Journal. Aug 10, 2022. ... but they are notable these days after the exodus of Portland employers from the central business district accelerated.

Venture Portland distributed $95,000 in tax year 2023 to 11 business districts across the city, including the Williams Vancouver Business Association, St. Johns Boosters, Montavilla East Tabor ...

Following outcry from businesses in Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District, city leaders have partnered with neighborhood representatives to develop a 90-day plan to improve perceptions ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In January, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and the Central Eastside Industrial Council announced their plans to help the district recover from an uptick in vandalism, trash ...