Commercial development has changed substantially over the last five years. Gone are the days of building primarily on market speculation. Lending standards are more stringent, requiring personal equity and guarantees. Most developments are the product of assimilating smaller projects into a larger development.
Large retailers have repositioned into Portland, knowing Clark County residents will travel to save retail sales tax on higher-priced consumer goods.
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