Architecture and Development in PDX
The Design Commission has approved the Hoyt20 apartments, by C2K Architecture for Green Light Development. The six story mixed use building will include 59 apartment units, as well as a 750 sq ft retail space. Parking for 17 vehicles and 65 bicycles will be provided.
The proposed office building at 3rd & Taylor, as presented to the Design Commission in November 2015
Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits. We publish the highlights.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 2922 SE 82nd Ave:
Proposal for a 3-story enclosed mini-storage facility with drive-through acess.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 304 NE 99th Ave:
The proposal is for a 6-story, 58 residential unit building. Ground floor parking is proposed. A 7.5 foot pedestrian path is proposed along the north property line. A Type III Design Review is required.
Stack Architecture have submitted a project at N Crawford & N Charleston Ave for Design Review:
Design Review for a four-over-one apartment bldg with 1 level of parking on an undeveloped lot. Project includes 101 units with 40 parking spaces. Two modifications requested: one for ground floor window standard, and one to increase height.
Ankrom Moisan Architects have submitted the office portion of 3rd & Taylor for Design Review:
New 10 story creative office building with ground floor retail space, bicycle parking, and rooftop amenities.
A building permit is under review for a project at 233 NW 16th Ave:
New 5 story, 50 unit apartment building with groundfloor commercial, onsite storm water management
A foundation permit was issued for the Grove Hotel renovation and expansion:
partial – EXISTING BUILDING: demolish north theater addition (portion of building within the new tower footprint) and basement level, ground level, second level + third level- existing slab on grade, existing non-structural partitions, ceilings, finishes, etc. New footings for new shear walls. Install new basement level slab (new lower elevation). New shear walls. EXISTING AND NEW ADDITION UNDERGROUND UTILITIES: water, sanitary, storm, electrical piping. NEW ADDITION FOUNDATION (Foundation = below grade plus ground floor slab): New shoring- steel soldier piles + lagging, tiebacks, and shotcrete. Matt slab on rammed aggregate piers foundation (Geopiers). Basement foundation walls- Shoring becomes permanent basement foundation walls. Basement level cast-in-place concrete columns. Ground level PT slab (entry level at grade).
A building permit was issued to Works Partnership for work at 1400 NW 22nd Ave:
Change of occupancy from film production to office – shell only. ASCE 41 seismic upgrade. Second story exterior: new brick cladding, new windows. First story exterior:new storefront and accessible entrances. Alteration of interior space to create open courtyard. New roof with new deck. Interior improvements include: new restroooms and bike storage, all new stairs, new ramps. Enclose trash and utility room. Relocate mezzanine to be used as office. **separate tenant improvement permits required.**
A building permit was issued for the Holiday Inn Express @ Cascade Station:
New 4 story, 104 room holiday inn express to include breakfast area, laundry room, fitness room, check-in/lifestyle lounge, covered patio, pool with patio and bike parking w/associated parking, utilities and landscaping. 189 sq foot detached trash enclosure
The Design Commission has approved an expansion of the Jupiter Hotel designed by Works Partnership. The new 6 story building will add 67 rooms on a site directly to the east of the existing hotel. The ground floor would include restaurant and retail spaces facing onto E Burnside, along with a lobby and reception located at the corner of the site. An upper level lounge, banquet hall and exterior garden are proposed for the second floor. Guest rooms would be located in floors 3 to 6. No new vehicular parking is proposed.
New student housing at the University of Portland, by Soderstrom Architects
Eater PDX wrote that restaurant Touché is “in a weird sort of limbo” as they wait for news about the fate of their building. The historic Firehouse #3 may be demolished to make way for a 12 story building at 505 NW 14th Ave.
The Daily Journal of Commerce published photos of an under construction residence hall at the University of Portland. The building at 5350 N Willamette Blvd by Soderstrom Architects will include “three above-grade floors of student living units, a ground-floor student worship space, student lounge, and office/retail space.”
The Foster Powell blog wrote about the 72Foster affordable housing development, which will include 108 housing units and commercial space lining SE Foster.
The Oregonian reported that Portland area rents rose 13 percent over the past year, however noted that “a wave of new construction slowed the price appreciation a little since the fall and caused the vacancy rate to tick upward.”
Mayor Hales has proposed an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that would prohibit new drive throughs in the Central City and limit them elsewhere, reports the Willamette Week.
A Vancouver, WA have donated $12 million to OHSU, which will go towards the patient housing being built as part of the Center for Health and Healing South project.
An 86 year old funeral home may be demolished, reported the Portland Chronicle. The building is located at 20 NE 14th Ave, a site where the Bureau of Development Services recently received an Early Assistance application to discuss a six-story mixed-use building with 190 residential units.
Elemental Technologies will move their headquarters into the 1320 Broadway building. The building was formerly home to The Oregonian, and is currently in the middle of a major renovation.
Portland Architecture talked with Stuart Emmons, an architect who is running against incumbent Steve Novick for a seat on the Portland City Council.
Portland International Airport is reevaluating its $98 million Concourse E Expansion, according to The Oregonian. Portland based Horizon Air recently ordered 30 Embraer E175 jets, which can be board via jetbridges. The airport’s original expansion plan was designed for the Bombardier Q400 plans Horizon currently flies, which typically board from the ground.
KPTV reported that a demonstration was held by the group “Stop Demolishing Portland” outside 3336 SE Belmont, which is set to be redeveloped with a three story mixed use building.
Coworking and shared office company Regus opened a space in the Pearl West office building this week, according to the Portland Business Journal.
The St Francis Park Apartments received a $9.5 million loan from KeyBank, reported the Portland Business Journal. The Central Eastside building will include 106 units of affordable housing.
Thru Magazine wrote about a Design Week Portland panel discussion about the future of the Central Eastside. The event was hosted by Bora Architects, who showcased their Water Avenue Yards concept.
The PSU Vanguard reported that the Portland State Vikings celebrated a groundbreaking for the PSU Viking Pavilion ahead of their annual spring game.
The Design Commission has offered Design Advice on Grant Park Village Phase III, a proposed memory care and assisted living building. The five story building by Lenity Architecture of Salem, OR will cater to residents who need assistance with their daily routine and for persons afflicted with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory‐related issues. In contrast to the suburban locations typically chosen for elder care facilities, the architects state that the project is intended to bring “diversity to the City of Portland’s housing needs by providing quality housing for elderly residents in a centrally‐located urban environment.” 70 vehicular parking spaces and 40 bicycle parking spaces are proposed.
The Design Commission has approved the Burnside Delta, a new six story mixed use building at E Burnside and 12th Ave. The project by Vallaster Corl Architects for developer Urban Development Group will include 85 residential units above 2,500 sq ft of retail. At the 6th floor the building will include a community room and exterior deck on level 6. Parking for 18 cars would be provided in a mostly below grade garage. Bicycle parking for 75 bikes will be provided in the basement, with the remainder of the required spaces provided in the units.
A building permit is under review for the 19th & Quimby apartments
Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits. We publish the highlights.
SERA Architects have requested Design Advice for a project at 905 NW 17th Ave:
Type III Design Review for a new 6-8 story mixed use building with 140-190 residential units, ground floor retail and below grade parking – approximately 70 spaces.
Scott Edwards Architecture have requested Early Assistance for a project at 5045 SE Foster Rd:
Proposal is to construct a new four story mixed used building with ground floor retail and three levels of residential apartments. On-site parking of 15 stalls will be included.
Encore Architects have requested Early Assistance for a project at 20 NE 14th Ave:
New 6 story multi use 190 unit apartment building, retail and living on the 1st floor, 100 parking spaces provided.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 14601 SE Division St :
Demo existing resteraunt – new construction of Fred Meyer gas station with 6 dispensers, 12 fueling stations with small cashier kiosk, propane tank, air/water station, restroom/breakroom building and trash enclosure
DOWA-IBI Group have requested Early Assistance for work at Benson High School:
Master planning for modernization and addition of the existing Benson Polytech High School Campus.
A building permit is under review for NW 19th & Quimby:
New 6 story apartment bldg. w/ 88 units. PT podium with 5 stories wood frame construction above w/ on grade parking.
A building permit is under review for a project at 664 SW Grant St :
Construct new 3 story, 5 unit apartment building, no parking, includes associated site work, sloped lot
CIDA Architects have applied for a building permit for a project at 422 NE Dekum St :
Construct new 4 story, 22 unit apartment builidng, one unit is live/work, no parking, trash and bike storage at main level, includes associated site work
A building permit is under review for a project at N Failing & Vancouver:
Construct new 5 story mixed use building with below grade parking, main floor retail and 4 levels of 50 apartment units, eco-roof, includes associated site work
A building permit is under review for a project at 8636 SE 17th Ave:
Construct new 2 story mixed use building; main floor to include two tenant spaces; proposed tenant b space to be used as daycare; tenant a (no occupancy this permit) second fl to include (4) apartment units
A building permit is under review for Holladay Park Plaza East at 1300 NE 16th Ave:
New 2 story above grade 10 unit adult living apartments with 2 levels of underground parking
Ankrom Moisan Architects have submitted the new Restoration Hardware at NW 23rd & Glisan for building permit review:
New 3 story construction with basement parking garage and additional rooftop story comprising stair enclosure, open air pavilion and trellis structure
The Block 45 development at 1010 NE Grand Ave will include 127 affordable units and 77 market rate units
The Portland Housing Bureau has revealed the projects selected as part of the $47 million Super NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability). The award is the largest in the agency’s history, and will help build six new developments with 585 new units of affordable housing, as well as preserve another 255 units through renovation. Included in this will be 120 units reserved for the lowest-income households, earning up to 30% of the Median Family Income ($15,400 a year for an individual and $24,300 for a family of four).
Read on below for information about the six new build projects selected.
Types of “missing middle” housing. Image by Daniel Parolek of Opticos Design.
Affordable housing developers and service providers are calling on the city to legalize the development of “missing middle” housing, according to Bike Portland. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that would make it possible to develop housing types such as duplexes, triplexes, internal home divisions and two-story garden apartments near designated centers is currently being debated by the City Council. The Portland Tribune reported that the amendment is facing opposition from groups such as the United Neighborhoods for Reform.
The Willamette Week reported that despite Portland’s push for new housing, the proposed Comprehensive Plan leaves islands of low density zoning along corridors such as inner Division, Hawthorne and Belmont.
The Business Tribune wrote about the “new vision for Lents”, including Oliver Station by Ankrom Moisan Architects. The mixed use development will replace the New Copper Penny bar, and will include 126 units of affordable housing and unit 19 units leased at market rates.
Grocery store Green Zebra opened its second store at Hassalo on Eighth, reported the Portland Business Journal.
Wacom has moved its North American headquarters from Vancouver, WA into the Pearl West office building. The Portland Business Journal published photos of their new space.
Portland Architecture published an interview with mayoral candidate Jules Bailey.
The Portland Housing Bureau announced the largest funding award in its history. $47 million will be allocated to eight affordable housing projects, including six new building with 585 units.
BikePortland wrote that the new Multnomah County Courthouse could include a raised bike lane at the approach to the Hawthorne Bridge.
The Portland Tribune wrote about the potential loss of Fire Station #3 in the Pearl, which could be torn down to make way for a 150 unit development at 505 NW 14th Ave.
The Design Commission has approved Grant Park Village Phase II, a new 5 story building by LRS Architects and Lango Hansen landscape architects for developer Capstone Partners. The project will include 167 residential units and 100 vehicular parking spaces.
