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Monthly Archives: August 2025

The Critical Role of Survey Datums in Geotechnical Engineering

In August, Sam Hargrave, PLS and Maggie Thornton, CPSM visited GRI, a full-service geotechnical, geologic, and pavement engineering solutions company located in Tigard, where Sam presented a Lunch & Learn program to their team. Westlake often works alongside GRI on projects like the Oregon Zoo Bond Improvements, the Rose Quarter Improvement Project, and the Willamette ... Continue Reading

Governor Tina Kotek Signs Landmark Middle Housing Legislation at Century Commons

On July 28, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek visited Century Commons, a new 18-unit affordable housing development in Hillsboro built by Habitat for Humanity-Portland Region, to sign into law five bills aimed at boosting Oregon’s supply of “middle housing.” These new laws are designed to accelerate the construction of housing types such as duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, ... Continue Reading