Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point, OR · Real Estate
lookouteugene-springfield.com
Perfect storm of big construction projects squeezes small campus-area shops
Sai Pituk can’t see her business from Alder Street anymore. For several months, building materials have been stacked just steps from the entrance of her Eugene eatery, Cluckin Dog, so that it can’t be seen from across the street. Most days, the air is filled with the sounds...
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Hospital To Move Bulk of IT Responsibility; Hoyle Visits Florence; Air Academy Cancelled – Focus Turns to ’27 Event
PeaceHealth has announced plans to outsource several Information Technology functions beginning in November. The healthcare system says Tech Mahindra and its healthcare subsidiary, The HCI Group, will assume responsibility for infrastructure and network operations, applications and data services, and service desk support. PeaceHealth says the move is intended to improve system reliability, speed technical support, and expand access to new technology tools. The organization will continue to oversee IT strategy, cybersecurity, and patient information protection. Officials say a small percentage of the workforce will be affected, primarily within the Shared Services Center, and many impacted employees are expected to have opportunities with the new providers.
hh-today.com
A subdivision of planned ‘entry-level’ houses
The streets have been paved, trees have been planted, and even the mail boxes are ready in the Honey Grove Subdivision in East Albany. Houses will come next. In May, the Albany Planning Commission approved a request by developer Matthew Conser to reduce the required side yard setback of houses in the subdivision to 3 feet and the side street setback on a few corner lots to 7 feet.
Daily Journal of Commerce
272-unit student housing project progressing near UO in Eugene
A 272-unit, 1,002-bed student housing development is coming to property near the University of Oregon in Eugene. Landmark Properties, headquartered in Athens, Georgia, partnered with CrossHarbor Capital Partners of Boston to acquire the 2.62-acre parcel that formerly held a PeaceHealth hospital. The firms are developing The Mark Eugene at 1290 Alder St., where ground will be broken later this month.
familydestinationsguide.com
Retirees Say Moving To This Oregon Small Town Was The Best Decision They Ever Made
Retirement regrets usually involve not saving enough or retiring too late. In Cottage Grove, Oregon, the only regret you’ll hear is not moving here sooner. Picture this: you’ve spent decades working, saving, and planning for retirement, imagining some perfect place where you can finally relax and enjoy life.
connectcre.com
JLL Completes $50M Monetization of Eugene Medical Outpatient Building
JLL announced the $50.3 million monetization of a fully leased, 157,296-square-foot multi-specialty medical outpatient building located at 1200 Hilyard St. in Eugene, positioned two blocks from the University of Oregon. JLL represented the seller, PeaceHealth, as part of the disposition of its larger University District campus. This large outpatient building...
fastfoodclub.com
This gorgeous Oregon town lets retirees live comfortably on social security alone
Tucked along the Oregon coast where the Siuslaw River meets the Pacific Ocean, Florence is a small town with a big heart for retirees. With its mild climate, stunning natural beauty, and surprisingly low cost of living, many seniors are discovering they can stretch their Social Security checks further here than almost anywhere else.
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Eugene passes new tax exemptions for housing developers
The City of Eugene has passed new tax exemptions for housing developers. The city needs more than 26,000 new units in the next two decades, according to a recent Oregon Housing Needs Analysis produced by the state Office of Economic Analysis. But Eugene’s Development Programs Manager, Amanda D’Souza, said there...
philomathnews.com
City to collect on deferred SDC liens tied to South 16th foreclosure properties
The Philomath City Council came out of executive session at its July 13 meeting and approved a motion directing City Attorney Ashleigh Dougill and City Manager Chris Workman to complete an agreement and general release with an unnamed bank for properties currently or anticipated to be under foreclosure at 777, 781 and 785 South 16th St.
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Proposals to amend Yachats’ housing codes riles some of the community as city attempts to diversify development
This story was originally published on LincolnChronicle.org and is used with permission. After years of analysis and work by consultants, Yachats’ planning commission and city council are working to finish proposals to amend rules that could allow for more types of housing across the city. The effort stems from...
fastfoodclub.com
A Oregon Town Is So Inexpensive Retirees Wonder Why They Waited So Long to Move
Tucked away in the southern Willamette Valley, Cottage Grove, Oregon is quietly winning over retirees from across the country. With a population of just over 10,000 people, this charming city offers small-town warmth without the big-city price tag. From affordable housing to stunning natural scenery, Cottage Grove checks nearly every...
hh-today.com
Sprayfoam figures need a building permit
Record BCC-0005-26 Building Compliance Case. The summary report for that item read: “Complaint via phone came in concerning the installation of two spray foam statues that have been attached to the roof of an existing structure without any permits.”. It might be interesting to know who dropped the dime...
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City of Eugene opens up applications for affordable housing projects
The City of Eugene is accepting applications for a program that offers exemptions from certain fees for affordable housing projects. Organizations that meet the city’s requirements can be exempted from local Systems Development charges. Applicants will be prioritized based on a few things, including percentage of units that would...
philomathnews.com
Drazan brings governor’s race to Philomath
Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan brought her campaign to Philomath on Tuesday and told a crowd of more than 60 people gathered at Miller Timber that she’s counting on small towns to help power a second run at the governor’s office. Drazan, a state senator from Canby, is...
studenthousingbusiness.com
Landmark Properties, CrossHarbor Capital Break Ground on 1,002-Bed Development Near University of Oregon
Eugene, Ore. — A joint venture between Landmark Properties and CrossHarbor Capital has broken ground on The Mark Eugene, a 1,002-bed student housing development located at 1290 Alder St. near the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. The project is Phase I of a larger student housing development by Landmark, which will ultimately deliver 2,275 beds upon completion. The five-story initial phase of the development will offer 272 fully furnished units in studio through five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities will include a resort-style pool and spa with cabanas; clubhouse; dog park; outdoor grilling spaces, seating areas and a fire pit; a fitness center; sports simulator; wellness suite with a sauna and cold plunge; study lounge; gaming lounge; and bike storage. The property will also feature 5,785 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a parking deck. The development team for the project includes ESG Architecture & Design, Landmark Construction, KPFF Consulting Engineers and JLL Capital Markets.
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You Can Actually Live On Social Security Alone In This Adorable Little Oregon Town
Stop me if you’ve heard this one: a retiree walks into a coastal town and can actually afford to live there. Sounds like the setup for a joke, but Florence, Oregon, makes it reality for the roughly 9,000 people who call this central coast community home. This isn’t some...