Monthly Archives: July 2017

Weekly Roundup: 3000 SE Powell, Laurel 42, Lloyd Center, and more

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Lloyd West Anchor Remodel

Work has wrapped up on the original scope of the Lloyd Center remodel, however future phases will now include repurposing the anchor building formerly occupied by Nordstrom.

The DJC reported that unreinforced masonry building owners are fuming over a mandatory seismic retrofit proposal*.

Portland For Everyone interviewed “Surly Urbanist” Jamaal Green about building a pro-housing political alliance.

The Business Tribune reported on a study that ranks Portland No. 21 out of 50 metro areas in terms of hardest cities to add necessary new apartments.

According to the Willamette Week, the Portland Housing Bureau will purchase a property at 3000 SE Powell Blvd, which could be developed into as many as 300 units of affordable housing.

Oregon could “lose $80 million a year in federal housing funding in the proposed White House budget”, writes the Oregonian.

The Hollywood Star News wrote about Laurel 42, the six story project with mechanical parking rising in Hollywood.

The Business Tribune reported that Pearl West, Portland’s first post-recession office building, has been sold by its developer to LaSalle Investment Management.

The Oregonian wrote about how the Lloyd Center Remodel is a lot bigger than originally planned. The new entry plaza and helical stair opened last week, but will be joined in the future by the West Anchor Remodel and East Anchor Remodel, where a new cinema will replace a portion of the space currently occupied by Sears.

The DJC published construction photos of the Field Office, currently rising in Northwest Portland.

*This article will be unlocked for the rest of this week. After this week it will only be viewable by DJC subscribers.

Alder.9 Returns for second Design Advice Request (images)

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TVA Architects and VWR Development have returned in front of the Design Commission to present a project at SE 9th & Alder for the second time. As now proposed the nine story mixed use development would include 155 residential units over ground floor retail. Parking for 96 vehicles is proposed in an at-grade mechanical parking system. Long term parking for at least 233 bicycles will be provided.

Alder.9

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Metro Reports: Block 45, 2260 NW Front, Gateway Baptist Church, and more

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Lever Architecture’s Block 45 has been submitted for building permit review

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights.

Early Assistance has been requested by Courtney + Le Architects for a project at 520 SE 82nd Ave:

Current code – The project entails demolishing the existing 14,243 sf building & constructing a 20,053 sf market. Stormwater disposal will be dispersed to the adjacent landscape planters/bio filters.

Early Assistance has been requested by Allusa Architecture for a project at 1823 NE 2nd Ave:

Current code – Construction of a two story 8 unit apartment building. Stormwater to be diverted to an onsite drywell. Trash and long term bike parking is located along the east portion of the property.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 2260 NW Front Ave:

He would like info on both current code and future code.

Please note that this “site” is for the pier which is approx 375′ NE from the parcel this case is “built” on (the parking lot parcel: R540254).Convert existing pier (formally part of “Terminal 1”) into a terminal for river-related activities: floating hotel, watersports, seaplane terminal, spa, park, farmers’ market, and/or other amenities beneficial to adjacent condos and apartment buildings. Parking provided by adjacent parking lot, accessed by greenway trail. They propose to bring in a floating vessel to use for above-proposed activities. (Central City Design District. Central City – River – North Pearl Plan District, Guild’s Lake Industrial Sanctuary).

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Osterman Design to discuss a project West of 2247 NW Kearney St:

Develop multi-family apartments – 18 units planned. Two car garage. Site is a non-contributing structure in Alphabet Historic District.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Myhre Group Architects to discuss an addition to Gateway Baptist Church at 13300 NE San Rafael St:

A Pre-Application Conference to discuss an addtion to a church. 2,862 square feet of floor area will be added to the existing 6,814 square foot main church building .The number of parking spaces will be reduced from 171 to 168. The size of the church sanctuary will not be increased and can accomodate 200 people. The fellowhship hall and day care buildings are not expanding.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at NE 133rd & Burnside St:

Current code – Looking to create a Net Zero neighborhood community with 37 to 40 units that will have a mix of detached and attached units. Connected greenspaces will be thoughtfuly provided for children to play and community gardens for neighborly connections. Two plans submitted and plans include the following assumptions water, storm, and sanitary sewer connections.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at 2855 SW Patton Rd:

Review is for 2018 code changes. Remove the grocery-only condition and redevelop the site with an economically viable use that is compatible with the neighborhood (CM1 zone).

A building permit is under review for a project at NW 24th & Raleigh:

New 3 story apartment building with below grade parking.

A building permit is under review for Block 45 at 1034 NE Grand Ave:

New 12-story mixed use building; 240 apartment units with ground floor retail; basement for bike parking

A building permit was issued to Deca, Inc for a project at 1714 NE 45th Ave:

New 3 story apartment building with basement (8 units) and associated site work; includes retaining wall; trash room inside

Meier & Frank Building Renovation Approved (images)

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The Historic Landmarks Commission has approved a renovation of the Meier & Frank Building, formerly home to the downtown branch of Macy’s. The renovation is being designed by Bora Architects, for project owners Sterling Bay and KBS Realty Advisors.  The project will create up to five new ground floor retail spaces, and convert levels 2 to 5 of the building to creative office space. Portions of the existing basement will be re-purposed as bike parking and lockers, a gym, a conference room and a multi-use area. The top floors of the building, home to the Nines Hotel, are in separate ownership and are not part of the project.

Meier & Frank Building

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Weekly Roundup: Eleven West, Housing Bond, Office Development, and more

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Eleven West is being designed by ZGF Architects, who also designed the nearby Twelve West tower

The Oregonian wrote about Eleven West, the 24-story tower with swimming pool planned for downtown Portland’s West End.

The Willamette Week wrote about how Mayor Wheeler has “blown past a deadline his own office set for starting to spend a $258 million bond approved by voters last November to build and rehab affordable housing units”.

Portland Architecture took a look at the offices of Stoel Rives and Simple, respectively located in Park Avenue West and Clay Creative.

The Portland Business Journal looked at how the Goat Blocks are bringing “new flair to a transforming neighborhood.”

An analysis by the Business Tribune showed that the real estate market in Portland is moving towards the construction of office space.

Under Construction: 1430 NW Glisan St (images)

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This is an updated version of a post originally published on August 31st, 2016.

Construction is underway on a mixed use tower at NW 14th & Glisan. The 16 story, 174′ tall building by Ankrom Moisan Architects for developer Holland Partner Group will include 230 residential units and 6,359 sq ft of ground level retail. A property tax exemption approved by the City Council in 2016 will allow for 20% of the units in the building to be affordable to households earning no more than 80 percent of median family income. 4 levels of below-grade parking will provide room for 206 vehicles and 362 bicycles.

1430 NW Glisan

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New Omni Tower Goes Before Landmarks Commission (images)

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The Historic Landmarks Commission has offered Design Advice on the New Omni Building, a proposed mixed tower in Old Town / Chinatown. The 15 story building by Ankrom Moisan Architects for Palindrome Communities would include 138 residential units, over ground floor retail and below grade parking. The project would be required to comply with the city’s inclusionary housing policies, with affordable housing units provided on-site or nearby, or a fee in lieu paid.

New OMNI

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Metro Reports: 4130 SE Division, 4905 N Interstate, 1714 NE 45th, and more

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Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights.

Early Assistance has been requested by Baysinger Partners for a project at 4130 SE Division St:

Review is for current code. Construction of a 4 story, 19-unit residential, multifamily building

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 2701 NE 102nd Ave:

Current code. Construct (2) 4 unit apartments buildings on site with existing single family residence. Shared kitchen, living space, and bathrooms.

Early Assistance has been requested by Carleton Hart Architecture for a project at 6324 NE 42nd Ave:

New affordable housing apartment building. 59 units. New code

Early Assistance has been requested by Koble Creative Architecture for a project at 4242 SE Milwaukie Ave:

New Zoning Code – Proposal for a new mixed use, 4 story, multi family building approximately 37 units.

A Type II Adjustment Review has been submitted for a project at NW 24th & Raleigh:

New 3-story condominium in need of adjustments: building setbacks (33.120.220.D) and building coverage and pedestrian standards (33.120.225). Please note that the building permit will be applied for next week.

A project at 4905 N Interstate Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New 3-story, 12-unit apartment complex***fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm, mechanical, plumbing, electrical separate permits***

A project at 6234 N Montana Ave has been submitted for building permit review by CIDA Architects:

New 3 story, 19 unit apartment building w/ bike storage & trash room on first floor; includes associated sitework *** w/ 17-203579-mt ***

A new building permit application has been submitted for a project at 316 NE 28th Ave, replacing an earlier permit:

Construct new 4-story, 119 unit mixed use-apartment building with basement level; 1st level 3 retail tenant spaces, trash loading area, and lobby

A building permit was issued to Deca Architecture, Inc for a project at 1714 NE 45th Ave:

New 3 story apartment building with basement (8 units) and associated site work; includes retaining wall; trash room inside

Weekly Roundup: Canopy Hotel, Oregon’s Development Spree, Best of Portland, and more

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Canopy Hotel

Construction has topped out on the Canopy Hotel, designed by ZGF Architects

The Oregonian took a look at Oregon’s development spree, which include “21 cranes, 15 hotels [and] 10,000 jobs”.

Construction has topped on the Pearl District’s Canopy Hotel. The DJC published photos of the progress to date.

Portland Architecture interviewed Brian Cavanaugh of Architecture Building Culture.

The Portland Business Journal looked at how the Goat Blocks are bringing “new flair to a transforming neighborhood.”

Next Portland came in third place for “Best Local Blog” in the annual Willamette Week “Best of Portland” Readers’ Poll. Thank you to everyone who voted for us.