Aug 23

Aug 23 Urban Renewal looks to finish with additional $6.1 Million in spending

As the Urban Renewal is eyeing its termination in 2029, board members are floating ideas to increase its spending limits by $6.1 million to complete projects in the downtown core.

Jul 18

Jul 18 Urban Renewal to seek developers for Tony’s site downtown TD; competitive process set

Tom Peterson

Home Page, The Dalles

Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Board moves forward on requests from potential developers who would also have to provide information on financing. The Neon Sign Museum, which has proposed using the site for the Jantzen Beach Carousel, will be required to enter the competitive process if it wants to be considered for the site.

Aug 18

Aug 18 Urban Renewal backs 108-apartment complex in downtown TD; former Griffith Motors to be razed

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page

“This multi-million-dollar transformative project will not only help address the urgent need for family-wage-level housing but also contribute significantly to the local economy,” said Joshua Chandler, Urban Renewal Agency manager.

Sep 26

Sep 26 Vroom, Vroom: TD Urban Renewal putting the pedal down on new grant program

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, The Dalles

A new grant program for reutilizing older buildings in The Dalles downtown has property owners making upgrades as Urban Renewal looks to breath new life into the commercial district. Also updates on the Recreation Building, Blue Building, Tony’s Town & Country and First Street upgrades.

May 19

May 19 TD Open For Business: Urban Renewal Grants, up to $700k, look to lift Business Core

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, The Dalles

New Urban Renewal grants intend to kickstart the economy, redevelop buildings and add jobs to the central business core in The Dalles. Grants range from $10,000 to $700,000 depending on the project. Property owners are required to match from 30 to 50 percent. “There some real energy coming to downtown and it’s really exciting,” said Renewal Chair Darcy Long.

Jan 19

Jan 19 Costs to demolish Tony's come in around $750,000 at TD Urban Renewal

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TD Urban Renewal Agency Board is moving forwards with plans to demolish the Tony’s Town and Country building, and the Recreation building will get another year to finish construction. The board also discussed financial incentive programs, affordable housing, and elected new officers.

Mar 25

Mar 25 Tony’s Town & Country: Wrecking Ball or Overhaul?

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, Wasco County

Urban Renewal is bent on creating nice spaces downtown The Dalles in an effort to rev up the local economy through increased tourism and trade. But do they need to teardown Tony’s Town and Country at 401 E. 2nd St. to get it done? Read more here.

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