Architecture and Development in PDX
This week Next Portland had its fifth birthday. Since November 2014 we have published over a thousand posts, many of which are about projects that are now complete or under construction. Today, we wanted to look back at some of the unbuilt projects we’ve written about over the years.
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. This post covers August 26th to September 1st 2019.
Design Advice has been requested by Hacker for the Live Nation South Waterfront venue:
Proposed interim artist amphitheater including public bathrooms, terraced bleacher seating, performance stage, pedestrian walkways, concession stands, local brewery tap-house and artist back stage venue. Utilities will be installed to all on-site structures. Life of lease 7 years with extensions.
Early Assistance has been requested by Brett Schulz Architect for a project at 308 NE Dekum St:
New construction of a 4-level apartment buiding with (13) 1-bed units and (27) studio units on an approximately 100’x72′ lot. Proposed stormwater disposal method will be drywells under the courtyard. The applicant intends to meet community design standards.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 208 SE 148th Ave:
Multi-family development with approximately 150 dwellings units. Proposed stormwater disposal methods not yet identified.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at 2610 SE Hawthorne Blvd:
A Pre-Application Conference to discuss options for additional development on the site of Holman’s Funeral Home. The site and buildings are designated as a Historic Landmark. There are two options proposed: relocating the building to another portion of the site and then developing the rest of the site or leaving the building where it is and developing around it. The applicant would like to discuss the possibility of a Zoning Map Amendment from the existing zoning (CM1 and CM2) to CM3. These are all Mixed Commercial zones that allow both commercial and residential development.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at 9919 NE Glisan St:
A Pre-Application Conference to discuss an 8-story apartment building with 98-162 residential units. The height of the building is 89 feet. The building footprint is 9,969 square feet. The ground floor will include a lobby, bicycle storage, a 1,000 square foot commercial tenant space, mechnical rooms, trash room, elevator, stair towers and residential units. The eighth floor will include a roof deck. No off street parking or loading space is proposed.
A project at 2326 N Vancouver Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Fosler Portland Architecture:
New mixed use apartment with 19 units, with shell retail tenant space, trash room, bike room, community space and one apartment on ground floor, six units each on floors 2-4 ***mechanical separate***
The VC Fargo at 25 N Fargo St has been submitted for building permit review by Jackson Main Architecture:
New seven story, mixed-use building, apartments on upper 4 levels, groudn level includes commercial, parking garage (car stacker), storage, and common ares. ***mechanical to be separate***
A project at 7336 N Greenwich Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New 3 story – 16 units apartment building with associated site works. Trash enclosre inside. Demo for existing house to be pulled separately.
A project with two buildings at 5625 NE Glisan St has been submitted for building permit review:
New 3 story, 12 unit apartment building with associated site work and covered bike storage area
New 3 story, 13 unit apartment building with associated site work and covered bike storage area
A building permit was issued to Holst Architecture for Halsey 106 at 10550 NE Halsey St:
6-story, mixed-use development fronting NE Halsey St and the existing Gateway Discovery Park consisting of 40 units of affordable housing and 35 units of market ratehousing.
A building permit was issued for a project at 6263 N Cecelia St:
New construction of 4 story, 21 unit apartment building 20,083sf, interior trash room, DFS for fire sprinklers and bolt on balcony with integrated guardrail
A building permit was issued to Fieldwork Design & Architecture for a project at 3720 N Vancouver Ave (previously 121 N Beech St):
New 4 story mixed use building; shell only with ground floor retail; associated site work ***mechanical to be obtained separately***
The Zeal Lofts on N Williams (currently addressed as N Vancouver) will include 205 micro units. The project is being designed by Jackson Main Architecture for developer Vibrant Cities.
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. This post covers June 11th to June 17th, 2018.
Early Assistance has been requested by Brett Schulz Architect for a project at 6968 N Montana Ave:
Construction of a new 3-story, 34-unit apartment building (all residential).
Early Assistance has been requested by Integrate Architecture and Planning for a project at 3962 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd:
Demo existing restaurant and replace with a new 2100 sq ft single story building for a new restaurant. Parking, exterior terrace, landscape, and stormwater facilities, and sidewalk improvements are included in the scope of work.
Con-way Blocks 292W and 291W at 1417 NW 20th Ave have been submitted for a Type III Design Review by SERA Architects:
Construct two 6-story market-rate apartment buildings with ground floor retail and basement parking. Modifications requested to bike parking width and vehicle stall size.
A project at 1727 NW Hoyt St has been submitted for Type III Historic Resource Review by Carleton Hart Architects:
100-day-review-timeline. Construct two new buildings and renovate existing building which is a contributing resource in the Alphabet Historic District. A total of 148 affordable housing units across the three buildings.
Glass Lab at 1805 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:
Change of occupancy from M to B. Core & shell remodel of 1st & 2nd floors of (E) building – remove all interior partitions, fixtures, & stairs; add walls to create new tenant spaces on 2nd floor; replace storefront & overhead doors; (4) new mezzanines, new stairs, bathrooms, & offices; restripe & landscape parking lot *** no tenants this permit *** w/18-187700-MT ***
A project at 1475 SE 100th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by CB|Two Architects:
Addition to existing skilled nursing facility including 18 new beds. See 18-103623-LU.
A project at 4242 SE Milwaukie Ave has been re-submitted for building permit review:
New 3-story mixed use building, west wing has (3) retail spaces on level 1, (4) office spaces on level 2, and (4) apartment units on level 3. East wing has tuck-under parking and (12) apartment units.
Fernhill Crossing at 4250 NE Portland Highway has been submitted for building permit review:
New construction 1 of 4 mutifamily residential building with 4 units. **mechanical permit to be obtained separately**
New construction 2 of 4 mutifamily residential building with 8 units. **mechanical permit to be obtained separately**
New construction 1 of 4 multifamily residential building with 4 units. Includes site improvements; uncovered trash enclosure. **mech permit to be obtained separately**
A project at 621 NE Randall Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New 4-unit, 3 story apartment building with associated sitework *** floor and roof trusses to be a DFS ***
The Zeal Lofts at 3185 N Vancouver Ave have been submitted for building permit review:
New 6 story mixed-use 205 group living unit, 10 full unit apartment building with 3-4 tenant spaces on ground floor and onsite below grade parking, includes associated sitework w/18-185085-MT
A building permit was issued to CIDA Architects for a project at 6640 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd:
New 4 story mixed use building, 18 apartment units, ground floor shell tenant space, interior trash enclosure. Associated site work. Mechanical permit separate.
A building permit was issued for a project at 2630 NE Dekum St:
Construct new three story apartment building with 12 units and associated site work
A building permit has been issued for a development at 1905 NW 23rd Ave
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. This post covers May 14th to May 20th, 2018.
Early Assistance has been requested by DMS Architects for a project at 10215 SE Foster Rd:
Proposal is for a new 1,500 sf commercial building accessed by lot to south. Structure raised above flood plain.
A project at 25 N Fargo St has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Jackson Main Architecture:
New construction of seven story mixed use building with 101 dwelling units. Incentive zone with affordable units and parking provided though none is required.
A project at 3240 N Williams Ave has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Evident Architecture Office:
New mixed-use, 4 story building. 12 residential units over ground floor retail and parking.
A project at 9648 NE Couch St has been submitted for Type III Design Review by Works Progress Architecture:
Work includes construction of one new residential mixed-use building including 54 residential rental units, ground floor retail, and at grade parking. Building to be 5-stories of wood frame construction over a 1-story concrete podium. Residential units are a mix of studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms.
A project at 206 NE Sacramento St has been submitted for Type II Historic Resource Review:
Proposal is for a 10-unit multi-family development in the R2 zone. Existing historic dwelling to be removed. Amenity bonuses are proposed to increase density from 7 units to 10 units.
A project at 626 SE Spokane St has been submitted for building permit review:
New 2 story, 12 unit apartment building, includes associated sitework
A project at 4064 N Mississippi Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Allied Works Architecture:
New construction of 4 story mixed use building with 15 market value units; two retail spaces ground level; associated site work (tenant improvement separate)
A project at 8928 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:
Contruct new 3 story (12) unit apartment building with associated site work
The Magnolia 2 Apartments on land South of 3250 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by LRS Architects:
New 4 story affordable housing project building which includes 50 new living units and 9 new surface parking stalls at ground floor with common, outdoor play and patio areas totaling 44,584 sq.ft., Connecting to Phase I building.
The 1440 SW Taylor Apartments have been submitted for building permit review by Leeb Architecs:
New 5 story, 107 unit apartment building with onsite parking, includes associated sitework *** w/18-169035-MT permit ***
A project at 2940 SE Division St has been submitted for building permit review by Quilici Architecture & Design:
New 4 story, 32 unit apartment building with no onsite parking, includes associated sitework
A project with two buildings at 1340 N Dekum St has been submitted for building permit review by Brett Schulz Architect:
New 3 story 15 unit apartment building to include 5 dwelling units per floor
Construct 3 story (18) unit apartment building with associated site work
A project at 9211 SE Division St has been submitted for building permit review by Allusa Architecture:
New 3 story apartment building with 15 units, detached trash enclosure less than 120 sq ft.
A project at 2106 SE Division St has been submitted for building permit review by Allusa Architecture:
New 3 story mixed use building with ground floor restaurant, 9 apartment units.
A project at 5410 SE 122nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
Construct new 1 story building with new driveway and parking
A building permit was issued to Works Progress Architecture for a project at 1905 NW 23rd Ave (previously 1825 NW 23rd Ave):
New 5 story, 64 unit mixed use building with retail in first floor concrete podium. Landscaping, first floor parking and site utilities
A building permit was issued for a project at 6105 SE Cora St:
New 3-story 15-unit apartment complex, with attached trash enclosure, and associated site work
A building permit was issued to Valeant Architecture for a project at 2720 SE Steele St:
Construct new 3 story (7 unit) apartment building over carport; with attached bike storage and trash enclosure; new parking lot
A building permit is under review for Vibrant Cities’ Brio Lofts, designed by Jackson Architecture
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. This post covers December 25th to December 31st, 2017.
Design Advice has been requested by SRG Partnership for the Jasmine Block development at 401 SW Harrison St:
Current code – New 3/4 block seven to nine story building housing PSU, OHSU, PCC, and the City of Portland. All runoff will be directed to a water quality flow-through planter which will discharge to the public storm-only sewer main.
The Vivian – KEX Portland at 110 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd has been submitted for Type II Design Review:
Historic Landmark – Change the use of the 2nd and 3rd floors of the existing building from apartments to hotel/hostel guest rooms. The ground floor use will be a gastropub. Proposal includes the addition of a new covered, unenclosed outdoor seating and an enclosed bar. The existing stair, new stair, and the elevator will be extended to the rooftop. A green roof will be installed. All new rooftop equipment will be installed away from the west and south street frontages and will be set back from the exterior walls. Exterior work proposed includes (but is not limited to): Masonry work: repoint and clean deteriorated portions. The existing metal cornice will remain. Windows: Installation of new aluminum-clad wood windows at the primary street-facing elevations. Groundfloor storefront cladding: Installation of aluminum profiles and panel trim configuration at the storefront, low wall, and columns to match the historic conditions. Remove the stucco panel cladding currently in front of the transom windows and restore the wood transom frames and sash. Installation of new insulated glass panels in the existing sash to meet current energy code. Ground floor entrances: Installation of new full glass light wood doors and install in aluminum storefront frame to match proposed ground floor storefront (maintaining the existing transoms above the doors where original). Replacement of existing fascia with new to match existing. Changes to entrances. Installation of new metal and glass awnings.
The Brio Lofts at 177 N Failing St have been submitted for building permit review:
New four story, 95 group living rooms in 16 unit building with onsite parking with enclosed trash, ncludes associated sitework **w/17-288659-MT**
A project at 6135 N Minnesota Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Wright Architecture:
Construct new 3 story (18 unit) two-winged apartment building with partial basement and open-air central corridor; attached garbage enclosure and associated site work***dfs roof trusses***separate fire sprinkler & alarm***
A project at 1614 NE 45th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New 3 story 6 unit apartment building; exterior trash enclosure less than 120 sf; site improvements
A project at 5901 SE Belmont St has been submitted for building permit review by Ankrom Moisan Architects:
New single story dental clinic and surrounding site improvements; shell only.
A building permit was issued to LRS Architects for Block 45 at 515 NE Holladay St:
New 12″Story mixed use building; 240 apartment units with ground floor retail; basement for bike parking*****17″204636″Mt on separate plans******
A building permit was issued for a project at 2216 SE Lambert St:
Construct new 4 story (5) unit apartment building with tucked under garages; associated site work(all revisions to be reviewed by gail)
The Gilkey International Middle School will be located on the campus of the French American International School at 8500 NW Johnson St
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 Studio 3 Architecture for a project at 5320 SE Woodstock Blvd:
Existing site to be redeveloped with a new 3 story, 19 unit multifamily apartment structure. Stormwater to be managed through tree credits and subsurface infiltration.
A project at 3185 N Vancouver Ave has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Jackson Main Architecture:
New 91000 sf, 6 story mixed used building.The residential use in the building is a Group Living use. There are 240 residential living areas proposed. There will be shared kitchens on each floor. Fifty-six parking spaces are proposed. The parking is accessed from NE Monroe Street. Three commerical tenant spaces are proposed on the ground floor.
Sideyard at project at 318 NE Couch St has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Skylab Architecture:
The site is located between NE 3rd Ave and NE Couch St. The proposal is for a mix of commercial retail and office core and shell building. No parking is required as five current bus lines and one streetcar stop are within 500 ft of the site. New construction will have five stories on one side and four stories on opposite side.
The Gilkey International Middle School at 8500 NW Johnson St has been submitted for building permit review by Hacker Architects:
New 3-story middle school building, to include new classrooms, offices, restrooms, and associated site work *** separate mechanical permit 17-180066MT***
A building permit was issued to Ankrom Moisan Architects for the ArLo Apartments at 6015 N Interstate Ave:
New, 5 story apartment building, 175 units with tuck under parking, 63 parking spaces (3 Accessible)
The NW 13th & Johnson Apartments by TVA Architects, as shown to the Design Commission at its second Design Advice hearing in December
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 Jackson Main Architecture for a project at 3185 N Vancouver Ave:
New 6-story mixed-use, group-living facility that includes parking, shared resident amenity spaces, and 240 living units.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 1627 N Willis Blvd:
Construct new 4-story with basement 19-unit apartment building in the RH zone with 4:1 FAR map
Early Assistance has been requested by Brett Schulz Architect for a project at SE 3rd & Morrison:
New 6 story building 85’x85′ approx 43,350 groo sq ft 1st floor retail and upper floor light manufacturing/artist studio
Early Assistance has been requested by LRS Architects for a project at 2455 SE 11th Ave:
Demo Existing Building, provision of a new 7 story office building with retail, service and traditional office. Project will include 2 levels of below grade parking with some at ground floor.
Early Assistance has been requested by Jackson Main Architecture for a project at 177 N Failing St:
5-story, mixed-use, group-living facility that includes shared residential amenty spaces and 84 living units.
A project at 1337 E Burnside St has been submitted for Type II Design Review:
New 6 Story mixed use 208 unit apartment building with residential, retail and parking on first floor with one level below grade parking for approximately 129 vehicle spaces.
The NW 13th & Johnson Apartments have been submitted for Type III Design Review by TVA Architects:
Proposal is for a 7 story mixed use building. The proposal includes 58 residential units and ground floor retail. The proposed height is 75 feet. 89 long term and 5 short term bike parking stalls.
A project at 1340 SE 9th Ave and 925 SE Main St has been submitted for building permit review by Scott Edwards Architecture:
Core and shell improvements for industrial use; seismic upgrades; new roofing, thermal envelope, plumbing; parking lot improvements; new dormers (with 17-104780 CO)
Core and shell alteration for existing building; seismic upgrade; new roof; new windows; thermal envelope, plumbing; no occupancy; trash enclosure less than 120 sf in parking lot (with 17-104823 CO)
A project at NE 16th & Couch has been submitted for building permit review by Deca Architecture:
New 4 story plus basement, 33 unit apartment building with associated site work and covered parking
A project at 1714 NE 45th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Deca Architecture:
New 3 story apartment building with basement (8 units) and associated site work; includes retaining wall; trash room inside
A project at 5310 NE 11th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New construction of 4 unit apartment building with tuck under garages; max 4’6″ retaining wall
A project at 7023 N Mohawk Ave has been submitted for building permit review by City Craft Development:
New 2 story apartment building with 7 dwelling units with attached trash enclosure and sprinkler riser room, detached barbeque area, and associated sitework (same as 17-101237-co)
A project at 25 N Going St has been submitted for building permit review:
New 3 story 6 plex and associated site work; approx 108 sq ft trash enclosure
A project at 1431 N Dekum St has been submitted for building permit review by CIDA Architects:
New 4 story, 30 unit apartment building, no onsite parking, trash room on first floor , includes associated sitework
A project at 3917 N Mississippi Ave St has been submitted for building permit review by Integrate Architecture & Planning:
Shell permit – new 3,799 s.f. two story building at south side of existing commercial building, includes patio/terrace areas, two new toilet rooms, and attached trash enclosure
A building permit was issued for a project at 4403 SE Johnson Creek Blvd:
Addition to existing single story building for new self storage building, add 2 total stories over existing building, new 3 story additions at east and west elevations of building; includes 2 new parking areas at east and west of property, includes associated site work and landscaping
A building permit was issued to Studio 3 Architecture for a project at 3956 N Vancouver Ave:
New 5 story mixed-use building. Ground floor commercial and parking with 87 residential units above.