π Looking closer at land activity across Lincoln City
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π‘ FOLLOW THE LAND
ROADS END / VILLAGES AT CASCADE HEAD
ROADS END / VILLAGES AT CASCADE HEAD
π 4200 Block N Highway 101
π° Estimated Total Public Investment: $784,077
π§ Highway 101 Infrastructure Project
What's Being Built?
What's Being Built?
β 760 feet of storm pipe
β Water quality facilities
β 4,200 sq. ft. of sidewalks
β New bike lane
β New turn lane
β Curb & gutter improvements
β Sign relocation
Why?
Why?
π Supports future affordable housing
π₯ Supports future medical clinic
π£ Connects new development to existing city infrastructure
Follow the Money
Follow the Money
π° Construction Bid: $596,648
π° Contingency (15%): $89,497
π° Total Construction Authorization: $686,145
π° Estimated Total Project Cost: $784,077
Follow the Land Question
Follow the Land Question
π€ The Urban Renewal Agency also approved approximately $300,000 in Urban Renewal funding to cover the City's SDCs for the housing project through a 0% loan arrangement.
Do you view this as:
π Investing in needed housing?
π§ Necessary infrastructure improvements?
π° Appropriate use of Urban Renewal funds?
π A project you'd like to learn more about?
Follow the Land. Follow the Timeline. Follow the Money.
October 9, 2026 | Update
The two former hotels at 1070 and 1091 SE 1st Street, directly across from the new D River Welcome Center, have recently become a topic of community discussion.
I've been following these properties, including the foreclosures, construction liens, and unfinished renovation work.
Here's what I've documented so far:
2022: The City issued permits to convert both former hotels into apartments and commercial spaces.
2023: City records identified a dangerous-building order involving 1091 SE 1st Street, with corrective work reportedly underway.
October 21, 2025: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office records confirm that 1091 SE 1st Street sold to the foreclosing creditor for $200,000 under case 24CV25050.
2026: Construction is underway across the street at the D River Welcome Center, where the City Council approved a $7,155,000 construction contract, including contingency.
The photographs taken October 9 show the current exterior condition of the former hotels and their proximity to the Welcome Center.
I'm continuing to research the ownership records, separate foreclosure proceedings, outstanding liens, and what enforcement actions the city has taken.
There are still unanswered questions about the future of these buildings, including whether the original housing conversion plans could ever move forward.
I'll continue updating this project as additional records are confirmed. My goal is to provide documented information, not add to the rumors.
Sources:
Photos from Carolyn 4 Council FB page
D RIVER HOTEL PROPERTβ TWO PARCELS, SAME OWNERSHIP
D RIVER HOTEL PROPERTβ TWO PARCELS, SAME OWNERSHIP
The unfinished hotel property across from D River is split into two separate tax accounts, but both are held under the same ownership name:
CV THE JACKSON LLC, ETAL
Mailing contact: Fortify Holdings LLC, Beaverton
R70306 β 1070 SE 1st St
R72807 β 1091 SE 1st St
The 2022 deed ties both parcels together as part of the same motel property. Document 2022-4251
π° PROPERTY TAXES
π° PROPERTY TAXES
For the 2025β26 tax year:
R70306
Delinquent taxes from 2022β2024: $113,999.00
Total due: $144,247.63 download (2)
R72807
Delinquent taxes from 2022β2024: $192,892.59
Total due: $244,158.01 download (1)
COMBINED TAX TOTAL
COMBINED TAX TOTAL
Delinquent taxes: $306,891.59
Combined total due: $388,405.64
Both parcels also appear on Lincoln Countyβs tax foreclosure list.
π§Ύ CONSTRUCTION LIENS
π§Ύ CONSTRUCTION LIENS
At least two recorded construction liens were filed against the project:
Lovett Inc. β $111,778.49 Document 2023-136 (1)
Raybornβs Plumbing Inc. β $97,054.40 Document 2024-2535 (2)
Combined construction liens found:
$208,832.89
TOTAL DOCUMENTED OBLIGATIONS FOUND
TOTAL DOCUMENTED OBLIGATIONS FOUND
Taxes currently due: $388,405.64
Construction liens: $208,832.89
$597,238.53
$597,238.53
That total reflects the records located so far. It does not prove every construction lien remains unpaid or active today, but it does show the amount documented in the records reviewed.
π‘ FOLLOW THE LAND β LINCOLN CITY
π‘ FOLLOW THE LAND β LINCOLN CITY
π 2240 SE Hwy 101 & 1423 SE 23rd Drive
π° Purchased by the City for approximately $1.58 million (January 2026)
These properties were acquired by the City of Lincoln City as part of a planned transportation and connectivity project intended to improve access within the area.
π What We Know
π What We Know
β Purchased by the City of Lincoln City
β Acquisition completed in January 2026
β Identified as part of a future road connection and infrastructure project
β Located within an area experiencing ongoing development activity
β Connected to longer-term transportation planning efforts
π Questions Residents May Have
π Questions Residents May Have
π£οΈ What is the final design of the planned road connection?
π° What will the total project cost be beyond the land purchase?
π What is the anticipated construction timeline?
π§ What additional infrastructure improvements are planned?
ποΈ How could nearby properties be affected?
π² Will additional land acquisitions be needed?
π What to Watch
π What to Watch
β’ Future engineering and design work
β’ Additional property activity nearby
β’ Funding requests and project budgets
β’ Planning Commission and City Council discussions
β’ Construction schedules and project phasing
π¬ Your Voice Matters
π¬ Your Voice Matters
The City has already invested approximately $1.58 million in acquiring these properties.
What would you like to know next?
ποΈ Project timeline
π° Total expected cost
π£οΈ Road design and traffic impacts
ποΈ Future development plans
π Other nearby property acquisitions
Lincoln City Connect will continue tracking the project as additional details become available.
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π‘ FOLLOW THE LAND: Where Are Lincoln City's Urban Renewal Projects Today?
π‘ FOLLOW THE LAND: Where Are Lincoln City's Urban Renewal Projects Today?
Urban Renewal was created to encourage redevelopment and investment in targeted areas of Lincoln City. Over the past several years, millions of dollars have been spent on property acquisition, planning, infrastructure, and redevelopment efforts.
Today, several projects are in different stages of developmentβranging from active planning to properties that have been acquired but have not yet entered construction.
π What We're Seeing
π What We're Seeing
π° Millions invested in land purchases, planning, and redevelopment efforts
π Multiple projects remain in planning, review, or pre-construction phases
ποΈ Some properties were acquired years before construction is expected to begin
βΈοΈ At least one previously discussed project has been delayed or placed on hold
π Several Urban Renewal investments are tied to broader housing, economic development, and infrastructure goals
π Questions Worth Watching
π Questions Worth Watching
ποΈ Which projects are moving toward construction?
π How long have properties been held before development begins?
π° What are the total public investments to date?
π‘ What community benefits are expected from each project?
π How will success be measured?
πΊοΈ How do these projects fit into Lincoln City's long-term plans for housing, economic development, and redevelopment?
π Why It Matters
π Why It Matters
Urban Renewal funding is intended to reinvest growth in property tax revenues back into designated districts to support redevelopment and infrastructure improvements. These investments can shape neighborhoods for decades and often involve significant public resources.
For residents, the key questions are often not just what is planned, but:
β’ What has already been spent?
β’ What has been accomplished?
β’ What remains to be done?
β’ When will the public begin to see results?
π¬ Your Voice Matters
π¬ Your Voice Matters
Looking at Lincoln City's Urban Renewal projects:
ποΈ Which project stands out to you?
π° Are there projects you'd like more financial details on?
ποΈ Which developments should be prioritized?
π Which properties or districts would you like Lincoln City Connect to investigate next?
Lincoln City Connect will continue tracking land acquisitions, development proposals, project costs, and timelines as these projects move forward.
Follow the Land. Follow the Timeline. Follow the Money.
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