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Monthly Archives: May 2011
94-unit apartment building planned on Northwest Lovejoy
Developer C.E. John Co. is planning a 94-unit mixed-use apartment building at 2234 N.W. Lovejoy St. The long-vacant property has been owned by the family since 2004, and “the time is right” to start developing it, said Tom Dichera, vice … Continue reading
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Energy Performance Score
How does a home receive an EPS? A home's EPS is based on many factors, such as the home's size, level of insulation, air leakage, heating and cooling systems, major appliances, lighting and water heating: Improved insulation and windows—Properly installed … Continue reading
$$$ for Commercial Real Estate Starts Flowing
Numerous indications over the past few weeks point to an easing of investment capital for real estate deals. Life insurers have become more active lenders; new CMBS offerings are hitting the street; syndicators are starting to assemble new CDO offerings; … Continue reading
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Prefab Dwellings
STILLWATER DWELLINGS ARE AFFORDABLE TO OWN AND OPERATE We build our homes with some of the most efficient systems and building components available. A more eficient home means lower gas and electricity bills, less water consumption and less maintenance & … Continue reading
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LED Bulbs
Manufacturers show off new high-wattage bulbs, but high cost means hoarding of traditional ones likely to continue Two leading makers of lighting products are showcasing LED bulbs that are bright enough to replace energy-guzzling 100-watt light bulbs set to disappear … Continue reading
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Plate & Pitchfork
Farm Dinner Schedule Summer 2011 It started eight years ago with a simple idea — a meal that celebrated the amazing food grown in our own backyard. It has evolved into a summer celebration. A gathering that reinforces the connection … Continue reading
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EWG Releases Must-Read Sunscreen Buying Guide for 2011
When it comes to comes to buying safe and effective sunscreen, your chances are 1 in 5. Fortunately, the Environmental Working Group's 2011 Sunscreen Guide can help. Having surveyed more than 1,700 sun care products, they offer a complete guide … Continue reading
Welcome Sweet Spring…
The first quarter of 2011 ended with decent home sales activity. Existing homes sold at a 5.1 million unit annualized pace after accounting for seasonal factors. That pace – if sustained – would beat last year’s total sales of 4.9 … Continue reading
Hotel Modera’s Green Wall in Downtown PDX
Green Wall by GSky Plant Systems Hotel Modera is located in the heart of downtown Portland. The wall is the main feature at the entrance of the hotel. Situated in front of a landscaped area in the front of the … Continue reading
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Sustainable Prison Project
Connecting Prisons with Nature from Benjamin Drummond / Sara Steele on Vimeo. Doing good while doing time – that’s our mantra. At the Sustainable Prisons Project, we encourage everyone in our community, including incarcerated men and women, to become stewards … Continue reading