The Design Commission has approved two building by GBD Architects on South Waterfront Blocks 42 and 45. The multi-block development will include 519 residential units, in two 7 story buildings. The project is being developed by Cairn Pacific.
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South Waterfront Blocks 41 and 44 Approved (images)
The Design Commission has approved two seven story mixed use buildings proposed by developer Cairn Pacific on South Waterfront Blocks 41 and 44. The buildings, designed in partnership by Jones Architecture and GBD Architects, will together include 524 residential units. Landscape design for the development is being done by PLACE.
South Waterfront Blocks 42 and 45 Receive Design Advice (images)
Design Advice has been offered to GBD Architects for South Waterfront Blocks 42 and 45. The multi-block development will include 510 residential units, in two 7 story buildings. The project is being developed by Cairn Pacific.
Metro Reports: 72 Foster, South Waterfront Blocks 42 and 45, 600 SW 5th Ave, and more
At the 72 Foster affordable housing development REACH CDC and Housing Development Center will partner with the Asian Health & Services Center to provide resident services, including community gatherings, cultural and social events, and health promotion and wellness activities.
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.
Design Advice has been requested by GBD Architects for South Waterfront Blocks 42 and 45 on the Prometheus Property:
Design hearing – project consists of two seven story mixed use buildings, each building consisting of approximately 4,000 sf of retail, 200-300 market rate apartments and 150-200 off street parking stalls in one level of structured underground parking and a partial level of structures at-grade parking.
Design Advice has been requested by Hacker Architects for the Neuberger Hall Renovation:
DESIGN HEARING – Discuss the renovation of Neuberger Hall on the PSU Campus. The scope of work includes updating accessibility, fire, life, safety upgrades , deferred maintanence and façade improvements. (See separate PC 17-115464 for associated PC for temporary modulars).
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by SERA Architects to discuss a project at 600 SW 5th Ave (former Ross at SW 4th & Alder):
Proposal is to demolish existing 1/4 block building and replace with a new construction 215 room, 15 floor hotel. Approximate new construction square footage will be 136,000sf. Building height will be approximately 153′. Ecoroof and flow-thru planter placed at the 3rd floor level on roof deck to handle total roof area stormwater. Remaining portion of roof deck at 3rd level will be applied for exemption thru special circumstances.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 515 NE 82nd Ave:
Scope of work includes removal of existing convenience store, fuel canopy, fuel dispenser islands and restaurant. Construction of a new convenience store, fuel canopy and 4 fuel dispenser islands, landscaping, curbs and paving. Existing underground storage tanks to remain.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Mackenzie to discuss a project at 3075 NE Sandy Blvd:
Proposal is for a new Lexus dealership. 2-story building with one level of below-grade structure. Ground floor uses will include an automotive showroom and leasable retail with structured parking on the second and third levels, and an automotive service shop on the lower level. Vehicular access is proposed off NE 31st Avenue in two locations, approximately the same as the existing access points from this street. Access from NE Sandy Blvd is not proposed for the new building.
A project at 6025 SE Powell Blvd has been submitted for Type II Design Review:
New construction of a 3-story self-storage building with associated parking, utilities, and landscape.
Building permits have been submitted for review by Mahlum Architects for a portion of the Grant High School Modernization:
Abatement and selective demo, main building structure, masonry and facade restoration, underslab MEP, below grade waterproofing
Abate and demo 1959 library, lower level cafeteria addition, below grade fan room. Abate and selective demo original 1923 admin building, 1925 north wing, 1927 south wing, 1927 auditorium, and 1952 west addition to north wing. Shoring and tiebacks with associated waterproofing at west facade of 1923 admin bldg. Associated civil work (excaation of courtyards), construction staging pad, fill at 1956 gym, erosion control and tree removal
Mass demolition of free standing 1956 gymnasium with basement
Mass demolition of free standing 1962 portable bldg 1
Mass demolition of free standing 1966 science building
Mass demolition of free standing 1962 portable building 2
Mass demolition of free standing 1962 portable building 3
72Foster at 7120 SE Foster Rd has been submitted for building permit review by Holst Architecture:
New four-story mixed-use multi-family building with 101 apartment units over ground floor retail and residential services; 35 on-site parking stalls
Metro Reports: Prometheus Property, 418 SW 2nd, 404 NW 23rd Ave, and more
404 NW 23rd Ave by Works Progress Architecture, as presented to the Historic Landmarks Commission in October of this year
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 for a project at 5640 NE Killingsworth St:
Proposal is to develop site with up to 15 units residential housing.
Early Assistance has been requested by MWA Architects for a project at 2133 N Argyle St:
This project is for a mixed use/mixed income multi-family residential development. Approximately 15,000 sf commercial/retail with 215 apartment units.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Works Progress Architecture for a project at 1732 NE 2nd Ave:
New construction of a 6-story, multi-family, 77-unit, mixed-used building with ground floor retail and an outdoor plaza on the south side of the property. Stormwater managed through onsite drywell.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by GBD Architects for a project at 418 SW 2nd Ave (“Ankeny Blocks” Block 38):
New 20-story mixed-use building with ground floor retail, office space on floors 2-8, and 182 multi-family units on floors 9-20, with 4 floors of below-grade parking.
A project at 5009 N Interstate Ave has been submitted for Type II Design Review by TVA Architects:
Proposal is for new construction of multi-story apartment building. Existing buildings will be demolished.
A project at 8614 N Crawford St has been submitted for Type II Design Review by GBD Architects:
Proposal is to build a five story multi-family residential development of approx. 157 apartments. The ground level includes the entry lobby, parking, utility spaces, walk-up apartments and amenity spaces. The second floor roof terrace will have an eco-roof and raised planter areas along with private terraces at each of the apartments facing the eco-roof.
GBD Architects have submitted two Type III Design Review applications for buildings on the Prometheus Property in South Waterfront:
Two high-rise residential towers, each building consisting of around 7,000sf of retail and 300-550 market rate apartments and below grade parking.
New construction of two seven story mixed-use buildings, each building consisting of approx. 5,000 sf of retail, 200-300 market rate apartments and 150-250 off-street parking stalls in one level of structured underground parking and a partial level of structured at-grade parking.
A project at 6620 N Richmond Ave has been submitted for Type II Design Review by SERA Architects:
Project is a new five story multi-family apartment building with one level of sub-grade parking.
A project at 1440 SW Taylor St has been submitted for Type III Design Review by Leeb Architects:
Request is for approval of a type III design review to allow construction of a development of a seven story mixed use building, consisting of a five-story wood frame building over a two level podium with a concrete structure. 107 dwelling units.
A project at 2222 NW Raleigh St has been submitted for Type III Design Review by SERA Architects:
New mixed-use building with 173 units, ground floor retail and 110 parking spaces. Vehicle ramp is proposed on NW Raleigh, with 2 modifications: bike parking width & vehicle parking width.
A project at 1116 SW Washington St has been submitted for Type III Design Review by ZGF Architects:
Project is new construction of high-rise with underground parking, retail on first two floors, office space of up to six floors and up to 213 residential units.
A project at 404 NW 23rd Ave has been submitted for Type III Design Review by Works Progress Architecture:
New four story residential building with both structured and surface parking. Twenty one units are proposed and a total of 37 parking spaces. A roof deck is proposed.
A project at 2220 NW Pettygrove St has been submitted for building permit review by Studio 3 Architecture:
Construct new 4 story with basement (43) unit apartment building; associated site work
A series of building permits have been submitted by Green Hammer for Tillamook Row at 20 NE Tillamook St:
Construct 2 story (3) unit apartment building with attached bike storage area
Construct 3 story (3) unit apartment building
Construct 3 story (5) unit apartment building
Construct new 3 story (5) unit apartment building; associated sitework and detached trash enclosure under 120sq ft
Construct new 2 story common building with office, restroom, and assembly area on main fl; fitness area on second fl
A project at 310 SE 12th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by William Wilson Architects:
New 4 story 84 unit apartment building with basement garage and bike storage; associated site work
A project at 15847 SE Powell Blvd has been submitted for building permit review by BAMA Architecture and Design:
Construct new 2 story 19 bed care facility; landscaping and associated site improvements;
A building permit was issued to CIDA Architects for a project at 6811 NE Grand Ave:
New 4 story apartment building with 22 units, 104 sq ft detached trash enclosure. Unit in SE corner of 1st floor to be live work unit.
A building permit was issued for the Holladay Park Plaza East at 1350 NE 17th Ave:
New 2 story above grade 10 unit adult living apartments with 2 levels of underground parking
A building permit was issued to CIDA Architects for a project at 410 NE Dekum St (previously 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
Weekly Roundup: Post Office Redevelopment, 419 SW Washington, NE 106th & Halsey and more
Conceptual image of the Post Office Redevelopment, from the 2015 Broadway Corridor Framework Plan
A 30-story tower by ZGF Architects is planned at 419 SW Washington St, according to The Oregonian. The existing building on the site was recently being used as a temporary homeless shelter, and is now vacant.
The first public hearing of the proposed draft of the Central City 2035 Plan was dominated by concerns about building heights in West End and Goose Hollow, according to an article in the DJC*. Meanwhile, Portland Shoupistas argued that proposed changes related to parking in the plan represent a step backwards.
The Oregonian wrote that up to 1,200 more apartments are proposed on the Prometheus Property in South Waterfront.
Kimberly Branam has been picked as the next executive director of the Portland Development Commission, according to The Oregonian. For the past five years Branam has been second-in-command to former executive director Patrick Quinton.
The Portland Business Journal wrote about the 54 organizations that are backing the proposed $258M affordable housing bond.
OPB’s “State of Wonder” discussed Yard, the recently completed Burnside Bridgehead tower that has sharply divided the opinions of Portlanders.
The Oregonian discovered the premium that will be paid by the PDC for a piece of land near the airport, necessary to allow the Post Office Redevelopment to move forward.
After 92 years, the Lotus Cardroom & Cafe will close later this month, according to KATU. The bar will be demolished to make way for the 3rd & Salmon hotel tower.
An affordable housing development at NE 106th & Halsey by Gerding Edlen and Human Solutions has nearby residents worried, according to the Mid-County Memo.
The timeframe for the City and ZRZ Realty to agree on the price of a piece of land at the Zidell Yards has been missed, according to The Oregonian. Under a development agreement signed last year, the City has the option to buy the property at an agreed price, for the purpose of building affordable housing.
The Willamette Week wrote about 5 MLK, the Burnside Bridgehead high-rise that will replace the 95 year old Fishels Furniture building.
Work has begun on the Union at St Johns, according to the Portland Business Journal. The mixed use building will include 100 apartments as well as 20,000 sq ft of ground-floor retail space.
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Weekly Roundup: N Williams Center, Prometheus Property, Con-way Masterplan, and more
N Williams Center will offer 61 units of affordable housing, with priority given to “longtime residents and those who have been displaced in the neighborhood”
The DJC reported* on how development fees are stacking in Portland, potentially affecting the viability of projects currently in development.
After two Design Advice Request hearings earlier in the year, Ankrom Moisan Architects’ 1430 NW Glisan has now been submitted for Design Review. The Business Tribune took a look at how the building has evolved.
The Portland Business Journal covered the 64 apartments about to go up on the site of the former Macadam’s Bar & Grill at 5833 SW Macadam.
With a Pre-Application Conference scheduled for development on the Prometheus Property in South Waterfront—which could include 4 buildings, of 200 to 300 apartments units in each—BikePortland wrote that the “dominoes keep falling for a continuous river path in South Waterfront“.
The Portland Business Journal wrote that the affordable housing development N. Williams Center will include 61 units, with a mix that includes “one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as a children’s area, gathering spaces, community gardens and a chicken coop.”
The Oregonian reported on the shortlist for the new director of the Portland Development Commission.
With development exploding in and around the Con-way Masterplan area, the Portland Business Journal took a look at completed and planned buildings at the far end of the Northwest District, including the LL Hawkins, Q21, Leland James Building and Blocks 294E and 295E.
The Oregonian wrote about how a conflict-of-interest probe marks the “latest chapter in Yard building saga”.
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Metro Reports: Prometheus Property, 2548 SE Ankeny, 1331 NW 17th and more
Boundary of the Prometheus Property in South Waterfront is shown in green. Image by GBD Architects, from the Block 41 DAR submission in 2015.
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.
Main Street Development have requested Early Assistance for a project at 5603 SE Milwaukie Ave:
Proposal is to build a five story 28 unit apartment complex.
Koble Creative Architecture have requested Early Assistance for a project at 1001 SE Hawthorne Blvd:
Renovations including adding a second story and 8 new double wide shipping container office spaces.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 5101 SE 17th Ave:
Approximately 126 market-rate units in 5 stories for a total of 100,000 GSF, 50 under ground parking spaces with 14 above grade for a total of 64. Stormwater will be managed through underground detention and minor drainage swales.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by GBD Architects for a project at 1331 NW 17th Ave:
3/4-block, mixed-use, multi-family, residential building. See Pre-application EA 16-124425 – note that the site has changed, in that they are adding the two SW corner parcels.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Scott Edwards Architecture for a project at 1340 SE 9th Ave:
Existing 1 and 2 story factory use building on 2 blocks to be re-used and upgraded for creative office, factory, and small retail. Undeveloped 1/2 block to the east to have potential 4 story building with parking at ground level.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by Brett Schulz Architect for a project at 2510 NE Sandy Blvd:
Proposal to demo existing building and develop a new 6 story mixed used building. Ground floor commercial with approximately 88 apartments.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by GBD Architects for a project on the Prometheus Property in South Waterfront:
Project Description: Pre-Application Conference to discuss Type III Design Review for proposed phased development of 4 new, 7-story mixed-use building with approx. 3500 square feet of Retail in each, 200- 300 market-rate apartments and 150-250 parking spaces per building with street improvements.
A Design Review has been submitted by Houndstooth Development for a project at 3525 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd:
Proposal is for new construction of a four story apartment building that will have 24 studio apts and four large loft units. The ground floor will have common areas to support the residents of the building.
A project at 2548 SE Ankeny St has been submitted for building permit review by Urban Development Group:
New 5 story 77 unit apartment building with ground level parking
A project at 1205 SE Morrison St has been submitted for building permit review by Scott Edwards Architecture:
Construct new 4 story (39) unit apartment building with parking and bike storage on main level; associated site work