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Features - February 2004

Foss High School

New Entryway Creates New Image
A new stepped entryway and the addition of a glass curtain wall is creating a new image for Henry Foss High School in Tacoma. The school is receiving its first major facelift since it was built 30 years ago. Full Story >>

Top Developer-Washington

Local Landowners Band Together for New Vision
Three Pioneer Square-area landowners - competitors in any other setting - have created a vision that would help make the historic neighborhood more vibrant. Their Seattle South Downtown Urban Village Vision aspires to add 10,500 housing units and 3.2 million sq. ft. of office space in Pioneer Square and its surrounding areas. Full Story >>

Top Developer-Oregon

Homer Williams
Portland Developer Homer Williams' most recent venture is the North Macadam project - a $2 billion plan to develop land along the Willamette River into green space and housing. Full Story >>

Diamond in the Rough Polished into Historic Gem

Oregon State University's Weatherford Hall to Take on New Life as Residential College

Initially built as a men's dormitory, Weatherford Hall will soon be reopened to house residential space, classrooms and a café. The hall had been closed since 1994.
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Hillsboro Civic Center

New Development Recreating City's Downtown Core
When Hillsboro, Ore., found itself in need of a new City Hall, new zoning regulations dictated much more than just a new office building. The Hillsboro Civic Center, when complete in the spring of 2005, will also feature public plazas, restaurants, an amphitheater and housing. Full Story >>

Sunset Presbyterian Church

Sanctuary Designed to Draw More People to Contemporary Worship Space Owners hope a new $9 million sanctuary will not only attract more members to the church, but also create a concert hall of sorts. Full Story >>

St. Anthony City, Parish Agree on Expansion

A development agreement between the city and the church is allowing St. Anthony Catholic Parish in Renton, Wash., to begin to fulfill an overall plan that will add a gymnasium and more office space. Full Story >>

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