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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.

Lloyd Center Theater Additions Returns in Front of Design Commission (images)

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A proposed addition to east end of the Lloyd Center has returned in front of the Design Commission for a second Design Advice hearing. The project is being designed by LDA Design Group of Burbank, California, with landscape architects 505 Design. The project will include the renovation and remodel of the lower two floors of the east anchor building currently occupied by Sears, for multi-tenant retail / office. At the third level the building will include a new 14 screen theater.
Lloyd Center Theater Addition

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Metro Reports: Burnside Delta, 4904 SE Hawthorne, 7661 SW Capitol Hwy, and more

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Burnside Delta

A building permit was issued for Vallaster Corl Architects’ Burnside Delta

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 SERA Architects for a project at 7661 SW Capitol Highway:

Current zoning: New 4-story apartment building with ground floor retail, parking, and approximately 40-50 apartment units. The project is designed for CS zone and community design standards.

Early Assistance has been requested by SERA Architects for a project at 4904 SE Hawthorne Boulevard:

Current zoning: New 5-story apartment building with ground floor retail, basement parking, and 210 apartment units.

A building permit is under review for a project at 1515 N Rosa Parks Way:

New 3-story, 14 unit mixed use building, ground floor retail space, associated site work***w/17-191400-MT.

A project at 1332 N Skidmore St has been submitted for building permit review by Holst Architecture:

Overlook – East Building – 68 units over parking and retail space for lease.

West Building – 90 units, over parking and retail space for lease

A building permit was issued to Morton Building Design for 20th & Everett Phase II:

Construct new 5 story, 55 unit apartment building, to be connected to apartment building (15-206564co) on neighboring lot by 4 story corridor; main floor is parking, bike parking, and living units, floors 2-5 are living units, rooftop terrace and elevator/stair penthouse, associated site work included in this permit

A building permit was issued to Urban Development Group for the Burnside Delta at 22 SE 11th Ave:

New 6 story building with 85 residential units, 14 car parking stalls, 4 motorcycle stalls, 130 bikes and 2 retail spaces

A building permit was issued to CIDA Architects for a project at 6800 N Interstate Ave (formerly 1439 N Dekum St):

New 4 story, 30 unit apartment building, no onsite parking, trash room on first floor , includes associated sitework

A building permit was issued for a project at 2025 NE 42nd Ave (formerly 2023 NE 42nd Ave):

Construct new 5 story mixed use building; main floor to include 2 residential units, bike storage, and commercial space for future tenant; 2nd thru 5th fl to include 30 units

A building permit was issued for a project at 2088 NW Vaughn St (formerly 2012 NW Vaughn St):

Construct new, 3 story plus basement, self storage facility, includes parking, landscaping and site utilities

Weekly Roundup: Jupiter Hotel, Jasmine Block, Neuberger Hall, and more

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Jupiter Hotel

Construction is underway on the Jupiter Hotel expansion, designed by Works Progress Architecture.

The DJC wrote about construction progress* at the Multnomah County Central Courthouse, which is being built on the site of a former highway ramp.

The Oregonian wrote about the $5 million gift given to Portland State University, which will enable the Neuberger Hall Renovation to move forward.

Portland State University will receive $51 million in state bonds, writes the Portland Business Journal. The money will enable the Jasmine Block development at SW 4th & Montgomery to move forward.

The DJC published photos of the under construction Jupiter Hotel on E Burnside St.

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