Metro Reports: University of Portland Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation, 31st & Hawthorne Apartments, Alberta Alive, and more

Posted on March 15, 2022 by nextportland

A building permit is under review for the University of Portland Shirley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation, designed by Opsis Architecture.

Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports. Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. This post covers December 13th, 2021 to December 19th, 2021.

The OMSI Master Plan has been submitted for a Type III Central City Master Plan review by ZGF Architects:

Central City Master Plan for redevelopment of multiple properties into a pedestrian- and transit-oriented district along the Willamette River in the Central Eastside.

A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at the SW Corner of NW 17th Ave & NW Couch St:

Single 5-story building with approximately 19 units of market-rate, multi dwelling housing. The proposed building has approximately 17,000 gross square footage and is approximately 50 feet in height. Both exterior and interior bike parking will be provided. The existing pavement parking lot will be demolished and replaced with the building, open space amenities, landscaping and sidewalks.

The University of Portland Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation at 5000 N Willamette Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Opsis Architecture:

U of P SHILEY-MARCOS CNTR – Renovation and addition to the 1979 3-story Physical Plant, becoming the 43,796-sf, 4-story Shirley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation. L1 includes Combustion and Propulsion Lab w. Test Cells plus Adaptable project space and Industry Partner project space. L2 includes Fabrication Instruction, Shops (metal/plastics, wood, welding, electronics), Capstone project space, staff and partner offices. L3 includes entry from new plaza w. an Ideation space, classroom, Rapid-Prototyping, and Digital Lab. L4 will be added to the building, including a flexible Design/Drawing Studio, Art Studio, Meeting Space and shared Kitchenette. **Review w. 21-113883-MT

The 31st & Hawthorne Apartments at 3085 SE Hawthorne Blvd have been submitted for building permit review by Urban Development Group:

31ST & HAWTHORNE APARTMENTS- New 62 unit apartment building consisting of five floors. **Review w. 21-105880-MT

A project at 5010 SE Woodstock Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by Koble Creative Architecture:

PDOX PS – new 4-story 26-unit apartment building with some ground level commercial spaces and rooftop decks. Includes associated site work.

A project at 6606 N Maryland Ave has been submitted for building permit review by McGuirl Designs & Architecture:

PDOX PS – new 3 story above grade 18 dwelling unit apartment with bike storage and trashroom with associated siteworks. Mechanical separate

A project at 1971 NW 26th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

PDOX PS – new 4-story 16 unit apartment building with associated site work

A building permit has been issued for the renovation of Benson High School at 546 NE 12th Ave:

BENSON – Renovation and seismic improvements to historic buildings. New construction of infill building including commercial kitchen, library, CTE and Autoshop. New generator. **w/21-027800 -MT, 21-029972/78-CO**

A building permit was issued to Access Architecture for Alberta Alive – Grand Ave at 510 NE Alberta St:

ALBERTA ALIVE – GRAND AVE – New five-story, 21 unit apartment building with ground floor common areas, indoor bike storage room, and central laundry; includes site work *** w/ 21-045684-MT ***

A building permit was issued to Access Architecture for Alberta Alive – 8th Ave at 780 NE Alberta St:

ALBERTA ALIVE – 8th AVE – New five-story, 31 unit apartment building with ground floor common areas, indoor bike storage room, and central laundry; includes site work *** w/ 21-049762-MT ***

A building permit was issued for a project at 3755 SW Hood Ave:

Construct new 4-story, 18-unit apartment building. No garages or parking spaces proposed for site.

Metro Reports: Madison High, SE 2nd & Ash, 333 SW Park, and more

Posted on April 21, 2020 by nextportland

A series of building permits were issued to Opsis Architecture for the modernization of Madison High School.

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 April 6th, 2020 to April 12th, 2020.

Early Assistance has been requested by Base Design & Architecture for a project at 1840 SW Main St:

New 4-story mixed-use, modular building with potential parking below grade, retail and shared functions at grade level, office space at the second level and residential uses on the third and fourth levels. Two options have been provided: Option 1 with below grade parking and modification of Oriel window standards. Option 2 has no on-site parking or application of the oriel window standard.

Early Assistance has been requested by LRS Architects for a project at 836 NE 24th Ave:

New 4 story, quarter-block 30,000 sf mixed-use office building and core-and-shell development intended to contain warehouse and freight movement, wholesale sales, and manufacturing and production space for medical equipment. Development intent is to demo existing NW quarter-block structures to allow for new construction and to consolidate all NW quarter-block properties. Both the NE quarter-block and south block properties would maintain access but remain adjacent properties. New development intends to provide roof decks on upper levels.

Early Assistance has been requested by Ink:Built Architecture for a project at 8914 SE Ellis St:

New 3-5 story apartment building, with either 19 units proposed (not affordable housing) or 33 units proposed (affordable housing), no parking proposed.

A project at SE 2nd and Ash has been submitted for a Type II Adjustment Review by GBD Architects:

The proposed project is a 83,045 gross sf building (with less than 59,576 sf of industrial office, 5,000 sf of traditional office, ground floor retail and structured parking). The building has a day lit basement level and first floor of concrete, with 5 levels of Type 3-A heavy timber above. Stormwater will be collected on the roof of the building and treated in flow through stormwater planters on the third level. Adjustment requested for the loading requirement.

The Multnomah County project at 333 SW Park Ave has been submitted for a Type III Design Review by Carleton Hart Architecture:

Accessibility upgrades, expansion of ground floor storefront, window replacement, roof leveling and membrane replacement, and eco-roof installation. New vertical circulation systems are also proposed which will bring the building up to current egress codes. North of the existing building, the current surface parking lot will be converted into a private plaza. This will include bicycle parking, a trash and recycling area, stormwater planters, paved recreation area, and covered seating.

Building permit were issued to Opsis Architecture for the Madison High School Modernization at 2735 NE 82nd:

Modernization and addition of existing high school *** w/19-255928-CO, 19-259176-CO, and 19-259237-CO ***
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL – New ticket booth *** w/19-116412-CO, 19-255914-CO, 19-255928-CO, and 19-259237-CO ***
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL – New concessions building with electrical room, women’s restroom, and men’s restroom *** w/19-116412-CO, 19-255914-CO, 19-259176-CO, and 19-259237-CO ***
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL – New bike shelter *** w/19-116412-CO, 19-255914-CO, 19-255928-CO, and 19-259176-CO ***

Metro Reports: Meyer Memorial Trust HQ, Moxy Hotel, 4804 SE Woodstock, and more

Posted on February 16, 2019 by nextportland

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 February 4th to February 10th, 2019.

Early Assistance has been requested by Leeb Architects for a project at 4804 SE Woodstock Blvd:

Proposed full block building at SE Woodstock and 48th Avenue consists of 178 apartments on five floors. The building also includes a full basement with parking for 130 automobiles spaces. There is also a 5,000 SF commercial retail space on the Ground Floor. The structure of the building will be comprised of a concrete basement level (parking garage) with five floors of wood frame residential construction above

A project at 7433 N Chicago Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New three story 11 unit apartment building with shared cortyard (see 19115675 CO)
New 12 unit three story apartment building with shared cortyard (see 19-115695 CO)

The Meyer Memorial Trust Headquarters at 2045 N Vancouver Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New construction of 3 story office building and associated sitework

A building permit was issued to Opsis Architecture for the Oregon Harbor of Hope at 1111 NW Naito Parkway:

New navigation center to provide short-term shelter and navigation toward social service programs

A building permit was issued for the Moxy Hotel at 585 SW 10th Ave:

New 12 story, 197 unit hotel w/ associated sitework (no onsite parking); ecoroof *** mechanical permit to be separate ***

Metro Reports: Four and Montgomery, 722 SE 10th, 82nd Ave Smart Foodservice, and more

Posted on August 8, 2018 by nextportland

The 7-story Four and Montgomery Building will include space for PSU, OHSU, PCC and the City of Portland.

The Oregon Harbor of Hope at 1201 Northwest Naito Parkway has been submitted for building permit review by Opsis Architecture:

New navigation center to provide short-term shelter and navigation toward social service programs

A project at 722 SE 10th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Merryman Barnes Architects:

Addition for (N) mezzanine for office and storage; TI for new tenant (indoor cart pod); change of occupancy from S3 to A2; add new interior walls to create (2) multi-stall restrooms, (8) food pods, bar area on first floor; seismic upgrades

A project at 5605 SE Division St has been submitted for building permit review:

Construct new 2 story restaurant; main floor to include kitchen area, restrooms, and seating area; 2nd fl to include outdoor seating, break area, office, and dining area; new landscape and trash enclosure under 120 sq ft

The PSU Four+Montgomery building at 401 SW Harrison St (also known as the Jasmine Block) has been submitted for building permit review by SRG Partnership:

New 3/4 block, 7 story, mixed use building that will house groups from PSU, OHSU, PCC and the City of Portland

A building permit was issued to EPR Design for a project at 1600 N Willis Blvd:

New 3-story, 9 unit apartment building with interior garbage room, includes associated site work.

A building permit was issued for the 82nd Avenue Smart Foodservice Cash & Carry at 8250 SE Stark St:

New 20,480 sf grocery store with 2 walk-in coolers, office, 2 bathrooms, break room, storage room at loading dock, and associated site work inlcuding expanded parking lot ***with detached trash enclosure <120 sq ft*** ***separate mechanical permit for hvac and refrigeration***

Metro Reports: Madison High School, Towne Storage, 2211 NW York St and more

Posted on June 7, 2016 by nextportland

Concept for a modernized Madison High School, by Opsis Architecture + Dao Architecture

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 the Madison High School Modernization project:

CU master plan for Madison High School modernization.

Early Assistance has been requested by BAMA Architecture and Design for a project at 15215 SE Powell Blvd:

Demo and rebuild new residential care facility – 25 beds – no parking on site

The renovation of the Towne Storage Building by LRS Architects has been submitted for building permit review:

Renovation of existing historic Town Storage building with a new roof top 6th floor addition

A project at 6003 SW Virginia Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

Construct new, 3 story, 19 unit apartment building, no parking, trash room is at interior ground floor, includes associated site work

A project at 6349 NE 27th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Mackenzie:

Construct new, 2 story office building with covered porch and accessible ramp at north elevation, includes offices, conference rooms, restrooms, break room with sink and dishwasher, associated site work included

A project at 2211 NW York St has been submitted for building permit review:

New 113,479 GSF, six story self storage facility, demo permit to be applied later

A building permit was issued to Mackenzie for a project at 3011 NE Killingsworth St (formerly 3009 NE Killingsworth St):

New mixed use building – four floors of apartments with retail component on ground level, 30 units total

A building permit was issued for a project at 13643 E Burnside St (formerly 13641 E Burnside St):

Construct new 1 story six plex; with associated site work; 3 detached trash areas less than 120 sf

Metro Reports: hotel on Burnside, mixed use in Lents, office on Front Ave and more

Posted on September 21, 2015 by nextportland

1320 Broadway, formerly home to the Oregonian

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of early assistance applications, land use reviews and building permits. We publish the highlights.

Works Partnership have requested Design Advice and scheduled a Pre-Application Conference for a project at 910 E Burnside:

Proposal is to build a 6 story structure with restaurant/retail on ground floor, indoor/outdoor event space on second floor and four floors of hotel units.

Skylab Architecture have requested Design Advice for a structure that would like Yard at the Burnside Bridgehead to Sideyard:

Design Advice Request for a Type I Skywalk spanning between Blocks 67 & 76 off of East Burnside

Scott Edwards Architecture have requested Early Assistance for a project at 1451 NE Alberta:

Redevelopment of a three-story, mixed-use building with a warm-shell commercial space of the ground floor. 2 levels of residential above (10) one-bed/one-bath units, while preserving the existing building facade. Checking that no stormwater improvements are required – since they are redeveloping.

GPA Architects have requested Early Assistance for a project at 3131 N Columbia Blvd:

2-story office building with support spaces for manufacturing facility

GBD Architects have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference to discuss a project at 2301 NW Savier St:

Pre-application conference for a Type III DZ review for a new 4-story mixed use building.

Carleton Hart Architecture have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference to discuss a project at 8710 N Dana Ave:

New Group living facility – Supportive Living for youth phasing out of foster care. Proposal is for 15 unit group living structure.

Hacker (previously THA Architecture) have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference to discuss a project on Lents Town Center Property #3 (South) at 9101 SE Foster Rd:

4-story mixed use development with ground floor commercial. Approximately 28 Parking Spaces

Ankrom Moisan Architects have applied for a Conditional Use Review for a project at 1300 NE 16th Ave:

Combine parking lot for hpp 1300 NE 16th Ave. Directly adjacent house to be demolished at 1716 NE Clackamas St. Proposal is for new two story 10-plex independent living apartments to be built over below grd parking. With 4 adjustments

Hacker (previously THA Architecture) have submitted the Field Office at 2030 NW 17th Ave for Design Review:

Type 3 Design Review w/2 modifications for two 5-6 story office buildings above a “park” that creates a central garden/plaza, lobby areas, retail spaces, and building amenitites.

Allied Works Architecture have submitted 1320 Broadway for building permit review:

Core and shell renovation of existing full block Oregonian building. Partial change of occupancy, convert basement offices to parking. New entrances and windows, new ramp to parking. Reinforce mezzanine for live loads, new opening in elevator shaft for new stop. Relocate existing generator. New restrooms, locker rooms, and showers.

A building permit has been issued for a project at 6518 SE Division St:

New 3-story apartment building with 9 units, detached 71 sq ft fenced trash enclosure, parking lot and associated site work. No truss package provided

A building permit has been issued to Dustrud Architecture for a project at 2605 NE 7th Ave:

6-story, 68 unit multifamily apartment (5 over 1) with 1 story 43 cars/75 bikes underground parking.

A grading permit has been issued to Opsis Architecture for the Oregon Zoo Education Center:

Site work for new Oregon Zoo Education Center. Demo 3 buildings (see separate permits),demo existing below grade utilities and site prep for future buildings related to new education center.

Metro Reports: 811 Stark, PSU Viking Pavilion, Redd on Salmon St and more

Posted on August 10, 2015 by nextportland

811 Stark by Works Partnership

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of early assistance applications, land use reviews and building permits. We publish the highlights.

Woofter Architecture have requested Design Advice and scheduled a Pre-Application Conference for the PSU Viking Pavilion:

Design Advice Request for modernization and upgrade to existing building.

Modernization and upgrade of existing structure.

Early Assistance has been requested for the redevelopment of a hotel at 7101 NE 82nd Ave:

Construct 99 guest rooms, 4-story on-site parking suites hotel with indoor pool on existing red lion hotel site.

SolTerra Architecture have requested early assistance for a project at 3138 N Vancouver Ave:

New development of 100 units of housing with 3,000-4,000 sq ft of ground floor commercial space. Provide 44 parking spaces at grade and in parking garage below grade. 6 stories & basement collecting and re-using stormwater onsite.

Jones Architecture have submitted a project at 8247 N Lombard St for Design Review:

New 4-story mixed use building with basement. 89 residential parking spaces and 77 in basement garage. 2 public plazas and a couryard for residential tenants.

Opsis Architecture have applied for a building permit for The Redd on Salmon St:

Major renovation of and addition to existing building. New 2nd floor addition and new 2nd floor mezzanines. New courtyard, repave and stripe parking lot. Seismic upgrade. Core and shell only, no occupancy this permit. See permit 15-207907-CO for detached service building ( for trash enclosure, bike parking, and transformers).

A demolition permit was issued to Works Partnership for the existing building at 811 Stark:

Demolish existing 2092 sf existing single story commercial building and parking lot, disconnect and cap utilities as required

Building permits were issued to Dominek Architecture for the O|8 Townhomes:

New 4 story apartment building with 4 units, associated site work. West building (building b), 1 of 2

New 4 story apartment building with 4 units. East building (building a), 2 of 2.

A demolition permit was issued for an existing building at 3423 SE Hawthorne Blvd:

Demolish 2 story apartment complex

A building permit was issued to Works Partnerships for the MODS Willamette:

Construct new 2 story, 6 unit modular apartment building, no parking, partial street improvement, scope of work includes basement, foundation, exterior cladding, porches at 1st and 2nd floor, parapets, roof assembly, associated site work such as stormwater facility, bike parking and landscaping, detached trash enclosure is 52sf; modular unit construction prior approval by state of oregon permit #M638 14-542OC

A building permit was issued to GBD Architects for the 19th & Overton apartments:

New 6 story, 58 unit apartment building; ground fl parking, bike parking, leasing office, residential lobby, building services and 3 residential loft units; floors 2-6 include residential units; amenity deck on the roof

Metro Reports: Conway Offices, Concordia Student Housing, Crawford & Charleston apartments and more

Posted on February 17, 2015 by nextportland

The Ballou & Wright building in 1986. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Every week, the Bureau of Development services publishes lists of early assistance applications, land use reviews and building permits. We publish the highlights.

Lever Architecture have requested Design Advice for the renovation of the Ballou & Wright Building at 1010 NW Flanders St:

Renovation of existing 5-story historical building with basement: new roofhouse penthouse, new interior communicating stairway from basement to roof, removal and replacement of restrooms at each floor, and structural upgrades.

GBD Architects have requested early assistance for two buildings at 3121 SW Moody Ave on the Zidell Yards in South Waterfront:

Two new office buildings. Site is a brownfield and improvements involve the construction of new roads and utilities.

Works Partnership have requested early assistance for Urban Development Partners’ Concordia Student Housing at 1616 NE Killingsworth:

New 4 story mixed use building ground floor residential upper floors residential.

Stack Architecture at have requested early assistance for a project at N Crawford & N Charleston Ave:

Four-over-one apartment building with 1 level of parking on undeveloped lot.

SERA Architects have scheduled a pre-application conference to discuss the renovation of the Conway Leland James Center at 1621 NW 21st Ave:

Pre-application conference for Type III Design Review to renovate the Conway Leland James Center bldg into creative office space. This project will entail significant exterior alterations. The building will contain 85 parking spaces in the basement, ground floor retail and office and office space in the 2-4 floors.

Tahran Architecture & Planning have scheduled a pre-application conference to discuss a new building at 10506 E Burnside St:

5-story wood framed apartment building containing approx 40 dwelling units and 21 surface parking spaces.

Opsis Architecture have scheduled a pre-application conference to discuss The Redd, the upcoming project by the Ecotrust:

Renovate existing industrial building, including the addition of a new 8,500 sq ft 2nd floor.

Scotia Western States Housing have applied for a Design Review for the Market Hill Condominiums:

Proposed residential condominium building contains 16 dwelling units. Structure will face SW Market St and SW 20th Ave. Proposal includes underground parking this is accessed via SW 20th ave.

SERA Architects have applied for a Design Review for the Modera Belmont:

6 story – 204 unit market rate apartment building with ground floor retail and one level of below grade parking. 3 modifications total.

Works Partnership have applied for a Design Review for 811 Stark:

Mixed use building with retail space on the first floor and an expected mix of creative office uses on the upper floors.

Northwest Dance Project (images)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by nextportland

A Central Eastside warehouse is currently being converted into the new home of the Northwest Dance Project. The project, designed by Opsis Architecture, will be the first permanent home for the contemporary dance company founded in 2004. Their new home at NW 10th & Davis will include two large studios with sprung floors, office and production space, laundry facilities, as well as a dressing room with a shower.