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05/14/2026

🎭PROJECT UPDATE: And the show goes on… the Auburn Ave. Theater has officially entered its next act with a groundbreaking ceremony this week!

Local leaders were joined by the public and project partners to commemorate this future cornerstone of a revitalized downtown arts district. Our architecture team was on hand for the occasion that will lead to a new 300-seat facility designed to preserve the historic place of its predecessor.

Learn more about the project, its historical context, and how the work extends beyond the theater alone at https://www.otak.com/about/projects/auburn-ave-theater/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=project_update

Client: City of Auburn - Government
Project Partner: Opsis Architecture

Design Team: Casey McKenna | Scott Thayer

05/14/2026

Between one booth ( #35) and two presentations, there are multiple opportunities to catch us at this year’s Oregon Chapter - American Public Works Association Spring Conference.

• Wed, 5/20 (3-4PM) – Senior transportation manager Amanda Ownings will be sharing her thoughts on the power of mentorship and the advancement of women in the industry.

• Wed, 5/20 (10:15-11:15AM) – Water and natural resources team lead Phillip Kenyon dives into the details behind designing and constructing stormwater structures.

Hope to see you for any and all as we continue the discussion around building better communities!

05/13/2026

Another year, another successful OAME Trade Show and Luncheon. Centered around a theme of “Different Roots, Shared Growth, Cultivating Success Together,” our team enjoyed networking and learning with industry peers from across the region.

Learn more about how the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs helps build partnerships that improve communities at their website (https://oame.org/) and see you next year!

Tanya Boyer | Rose Horton | Bryan Nelson | Amanda Owings | Sue Tsoi

05/12/2026

: How is a multimodal corridor in Colorado also designed to form a fiber-optic and underground utility backbone for its community?

Take a closer look at the Coffman Street mobility improvements, where a complete streets approach incorporates a variety of connectivity features to support residents, businesses, and visitors alike. https://www.otak.com/about/projects/coffman-street-mobility-improvements/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=project_spotlight

Client: City of Longmont, Colorado Government

Otak team: Meredith Askham | Rachel Baer | Ryan Candell | Kevin Dooley | Michael Carlson | Eva Ho | Jesus Sanchez Hurtado | Ahmed Kayanda | Kit Klunis | Tim Rohan | Ben Schneider | Mark Shelby | Caleb Streiff | Jake Warren

A complete streets approach combined with utility infrastructure improvements add to a growing world-class, multimodal corridor.

05/11/2026

From seven years of greenhouse gas emissions data to over 1,000 hours of volunteering, the 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Report details the latest insight into Otak’s collective efforts to positively impact the people and places where we work.

Get the full picture in this latest edition of the annual report by visiting https://www.otak.com/about/news-and-events/corporate-social-responsibility-report-2025/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=company_news

The 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Report provides an annual update on Otak's progress in making a positive impact on its affiliated people and places.

05/11/2026

Otak is a Senior Transportation Project Manager to join our team in Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA.

In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of transportation projects from concept through construction, guiding multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with clients to deliver safe, accessible, and resilient solutions across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

You’ll help shape municipal roadways, multi-use trails, bridges, underpasses, and civic improvements that enhance community connectivity and environmental quality.

Ready to lead projects that shape communities across the Pacific Northwest? Apply below.

https://www.otak.com/careers/open-positions/?jobId=8eaf4ccc-1410-8f30-1218-310a08710291&utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=hiring

05/08/2026

It’s a big moment for the City of Bend, Oregon Government!

The new Bend Public Works Campus brings five essential departments and 300 employees together into a single, highly sustainable site designed for long-term growth.

With support from our team, Project Manager Patricia Strange provided owner representative services including oversight of the progressive design-build process and coordination across disciplines.

Join the community May 14th to see what’s possible when planning and partnership come together!

Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company | Hennebery Eddy Architects | Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. | NorthWest Engineering Service, Inc. | QED Lab Inc.

Otak Team: Patricia Strange | Marco Bester | Henry Alaman | Dennis Petross

Come check out the new City of Bend Public Works Campus at our grand opening event!​

Thursday, May 14 from 4:00-7:00 p.m., 21051 NE Talus Place.​

You can get a look at the campus, check out the public artwork and celebrate the people who keep our City moving. ​

There will also be family-friendly activities, food trucks and more! ​

We hope to see you there!

05/06/2026

Otak is a Senior Project Architect to join our team in Portland, OR or Denver, CO.

This role is about more than delivery, you’ll help shape the design vision. From early concepts through construction, you’ll lead multifamily, commercial, and mixed‑use projects that respond to place, elevate everyday experience, and stand the test of time.

We’re looking for a collaborative leader who cares deeply about design excellence, sustainability, and projects that shape thoughtful, community-focused environments.

Ready to lead design that lasts? Apply below.

https://conta.cc/4tXy2qD

05/05/2026

Gresham's brand-new East County Library is opening May 16th! Closing out five years of updates that touched every library in Multnomah County as part of the 2020 Library Capital Bond, Mike Day and Judith Moses from our bond management team will be on site to tour and celebrate.

Join us for the Grand Opening as we honor the culmination of years of investment in libraries across our community!

Timberlab | Multnomah County Library | Fortis Construction, Inc. | Holst

Exciting update 🥁🥁 The brand new East County Library opens May 16! With books & so much more, this gorgeous space was built just for you, your family and your community.

East County Library has been built from the ground up in Gresham, providing a dynamic destination for the community with approximately 95,000 square feet of learning, connection, and play. This new library is similar in size to Central Library in downtown Portland with easy access for all East County residents, conveniently located on multiple bus routes as well as the TriMet MAX Blue Line.

It will cater to the approximately 40% of Multnomah County residents who reside east of I-205, complete with an auditorium for public events, an outdoor area for library programming and underground parking!

Your new library is a day trip, a learning resource, and a place of civic pride. Thank you again to the Multnomah County voters who supported the Library Capital Bond in 2020 and every member of the community who provided us with valuable feedback each step of the way. We can't wait to see you at the Grand Opening of East County Library May 16th and 17th!

📍East County Library
475 NW Division Street
Gresham, OR

05/05/2026

Highlighting the unique role of innovative engineering in communities, the design for a rejuvenated downtown waterfront was recognized with a national award by the ACEC National

Learn more about the honor and the ways this work encourages economic growth and enhances public space for the City Of St. Helens - Government.

Special thanks and congrats to our project partners! DKS Associates | Grayling Engineers | Leeway Engineering Solutions | NV5 Geospatial5 | /Reed, Inc. | &W Engineering

A national Engineering Excellence Award from ACEC recognizes the design of a rejuvenated waterfront in St. Helens, Oregon.

04/30/2026

Meet Gabe Greiner, a Senior Architect in our Portland office.

There’s something special about being able to witness the impact of your work firsthand, and for Gabe this rings true even more when working on local projects as part of a broader team.

Hear what he had to say about designing in a multidisciplinary environment and the unique opportunities that can often afford.