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We love our clients – or rather, we are obsessed with our clients. So, we stalk them online, visit their stores and you guessed it… blog about them! You will also find some market insight and general PDX love on these pages – once in a while with a little glimpse into the Urban Works crew.

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Coming soon to the Pearl District
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Coming soon to the Pearl District

A popular restaurant concept with ties to Las Vegas and Los Angeles will be filling the vacancy at NW 12th and Glisan.
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Clients in the News | Oct 6, 2017

Wayfinder Beer, Stacked Sandwich Shop, and Jacqueline make Thrillist's list of top Portland restaurants | Bamboo Sushi is coming to Lake Oswego
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Listing Update | Sept 29, 2017

A quick breakdown of what is new to the Portland Commercial Real Estate Market.
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Clients In the News | Sept 21, 2017

DIY Bar gets some love from Popsugar | Breakside's new coffee infused Guji Gose is profiled | The Solo Club shares 3 amari cocktail recipes
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Carlita’s to open at 1101 NW Northrup Monday!

The wait is almost over for the Pearl's new Taco / Tequila / Whiskey restaurant.
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The Carson Comes to Slabtown

The Carson & Carson South will bring new retail opportunities to the growing Slabtown Neighborhood.
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Urban Works visits Wailua Shave Ice!

It's hot outside...really hot. We took a trip to Wailua Shave Ice to cool down. We suggest you do the same because...well...see for yourself!
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Clients in the News | August 23, 2017

Stacked Sandwich Shop named best in Oregon | Blue Star Donuts opening soon in Progress Ridge | Golden Hour Acupuncture gets love from Willamette Week | Boxer Ramen opening new location at Burnside 26 | Nimblefish opening in SE Portland
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Urban Works brings Atlas Cider to Couch 9

The Bend-based cidery leases 3,598 SF in the Pearl District
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Slabtown Marketplace & LL Hawkins Fully Leased!

Urban Works fills 46,000 Square Feet of ground-floor retail in Slabtown.
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Urban Works helps bring H MART to the Belmont Dairy Building

The Asian/Korean Grocer fills the 21,124 SF Space in SE Portland's Belmont District
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Clients in the News | July 6, 2017

Spikes makes Eater's List of Portland's 13 Best Hotdogs | Wailua receives praise from the Oregonian | Rock and Roll Chili Pit featured in Portland Mercury | Little Big Burger in San Diego?
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NOW OPEN!

We are happy to have helped the following businesses find their perfect location!
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Clients in the News | ARCHIVE

Our clients are some of the busiest and most respected retailers and restaurateurs in Portland. Here is what they have been up to recently!
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Little Big Burger opening @ Progress Ridge

Get a free burger while you can!
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Urban Works Clients in the News | Wayfinder Review

Willamette Week has learned what we knew all along...Wayfinder Rocks!
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The New Look of the Meier & Frank Building

A glimpse into the future of this iconic redevelopment.
Roe to reopen in the Morgan Building
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Roe to reopen in the Morgan Building

Urban Works helps Roe find their new location in Downtown Portland
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Guest Post | OPENING A BUSINESS IN PORTLAND : Why and Where

Trulia offers insight on how the residential market helps fuel commercial real estate growth.
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Urban Works Lunch Break: Stacked Sandwiches

We took a trip to Stacked for lunch... it was delicious.
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Grand Opening: VINTALIER

Vintalier to host Grand Opening Party Tonight!
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Burgers + Chili, Booze + Crafts | Start Spring off Right

Rock & Roll Chili Pit and DYI Bar open today! Just in time to celebrate the season.
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OOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Go Ducks!
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Heart Pizza opening Wednesday!

Heart Pizza's new South Waterfront Location Opens Wednesday with...FREE PIZZA