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.
The Design Commission has approved the Overton 15 apartments, a 73’-11” tall mixed use building. The building by Vallaster Corl Architects will include 68 residential units and three retail spaces. 28 vehicular parking stalls are proposed, in an at-grade mechanical parking system. 104 bicycle parking parking spaces will be provided.
5 MLK, as presented to the Design Commission at its third Design Advice hearing
Early Assistance has been requested by Polyphon Architecture & Design for a project at 3441 SE Gladstone St:
Demo East Apartment building and develop 2, 7 unit apartments and 6 townhomes . 10 parking spaces provided.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 6025 SE Powell Blvd:
Proposal is for new construction of a three story self storage building that will have 900 units, parking, utilities and landscaping.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by SERA Architects to discuss a project at 2620 SW 1st Ave:
New 6-story market-rate apartment building with 120 units, ground floor retail, and basement parking.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by TVA Architects to discuss a project at 1327 NW 19th Ave:
Proposal is for a new 6-story, multi-family residential development with studio and one-bedroom apartments (82 units total) w/ground floor retail. Possible adjustment needed for loading standards.
A project at 33 N Fargo St has been submitted for Type II Design Review:
New 5-story apartment building, with ground floor retail and underground parking
A project at 25 NE 122nd Ave has been submitted for Type II Design Review by Ankrom Moisan Architects:
Proposal is for a mixed use project including a commercial clinic and 176 residential apartments. The apartments will consist of a mix of transitional housing studios and single room occupancy units and will provide housing opportunities for medically fragile clients. Parking will be below grade for approx. 75 spaces. Ground floor and level two to contain the clinic program.
A project at 1638 W Burnside St has been submitted for Type III Design Review by Ankrom Moisan Architects:
Proposal is for a new 8-story, mixed-use building with 134-units of residential apartments and commecial development. (See PC 16-231735 and DA 16-258120.)
A project at SW Park and Columbia has been submitted for Type III Design Review by GBD Architects:
Proposal is for a 7 story apartment building.
5 MLK has been submitted for Type III Design Review by Gerding Edlen Development:
Mixed use building with 15,000 sf of ground floor retail; 112,000 sf of office space on floors 2-6; 220 apartment units on floors 7-17; 160 below-grade parking stalls, and associated amenity and support areas.
A project at NW 15th and Overton has been submitted for Type III Design Review by Vallaster Corl Architects:
New 7-story mixed use building. 55,000 square feet of floor area, 68 residential uits and 28 structured parking spaces are proposed. The entrance to the parking is on NW 15th. There are three office spaces on the ground floor facing NW Overton. There is a Lot Confirmation completed to reestablish the line between lots 6 & 7 and lots 2 & 3 to create the 10,000 square foot site (16-186955PR). 5 modifications.
A project at 5505 SE 17th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New 3-story, 6 unit apartment building on lot with existing apartment building to include site utilities and landscaping, detached retaining wall
A project at 602 NE Prescott St has been submitted for building permit review by SERA Architects:
New construction of one story 1465 sf building for rehearsal studio at east elevation; and 4 foot retaining wall
A project at 240 NE Columbia Blvd has been submitted for building permit review:
Construct new Carl’s Jr. building with detached trash enclosure under separte permit (16-286322-co).
A building permit was issued to Myhre Group Architects for a project at 2405 N Vancouver Ave:
New multi family 5 level, 54 unit apartment building over a below grade parking garage
A building permit was issued for a project at 2309 SE 11th Ave (formerly 2311 SE 11th Ave):
New 6 unit apartment complex with eco roof and attached trash enclosure
A building permit was issued for a project at 686 SE Spokane St (formerly 634 SE Spokane St):
Construct new 3 story (12) unit apartment building with site work
A building permit was issued for a project at 120 SE Clay St:
Construct new 3 story office building with basement level parking, rooftop deck and green roof, associated site work included
905 NW 17th Ave, as presented to the Design Commission in July
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.
GBD Architects have scheduled a Pre-Application and requested Design Advice for a project at 140 SW Columbia St:
full block high-rise ixed use structure. (Note there is an active PC case #16-222207)
Pre-application conference to discuss a full block high-rise ixed use structure. Note there is an active DAR case (set up at the same time as this PC).
William Wilson Architects have requested Early Assistance for a project at 7119 SE Milwaukie Ave:
New 4-story, 232 unit apartment building with basement garage. Stormwater is proposed to be disposed of through drywells under the garage.
Studio 3 Architecture have requested Early Assistance for a project at 8432 N Syracuse St:
New multifamily 3 story building. Propose to use community design standards.
Emerick Architects have requested Early Assistance for a project at 4732 N Albina Ave:
Demo existing building for development of a new 5 story 56 uint apartment building. Looking to meet Community Design Standards
Bora Architects have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference to discuss a project at 930 NW 14th Ave:
10 story mixed use building including retail, office, and residential. One level of below grade parking.
Vallaster Corl Architects have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference to discuss a project at 1440 NW Overton St:
New 6 story 69 unit, Market Rate, apartment building withground floor retail and 28 parking spaces.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a project at 1825 NE 108th Ave:
Proposal is to expand an existing retirement community to allow for the construction of a multi-phased expansion which will include a new independent living facility, memory care facility and new parking areas.
SERA Architects have submitted 905 NW 17th Ave for Type III Design Review:
Type III Design Review for a new 6 story mixed use building with 124 residential units, ground floor retail and below grade parking – approximately 70 spaces.
A project at 3220 SE 19th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
(3) story addition to existing building, retain portions of foundation and exterior walls for floors 1 and 2. New parking lot, site upgrages and utilities.
A new building permit is under review for renovations to the Harlow Hotel at 738 NW Glisan St, by Chesshir Architecture:
Complete renovation of 3 story hotel building. Seismic upgrade; change occupancy of portion of main level from retail to restaurant (a2); remove fire escape, construct new interior stair enclosure
Two buildings at 6621 N Montana Ave have been submitted for building permit review:
New 4 unit single story apartment building, 1 of 2
New 4 unit single story apartment building, 2 of 2
A building permit is under review for a project at 8155 NE Air Cargo Rd by Mackenzie:
Shell and TI for new 7-11 with attached car wash. 3000 sq ft store to include sales area, backroom, electrical room, bottle room, (2) bathrooms, freezer, refrigerator and cooler vault. Parking and landscaping
A building permit was issued to North Rim Development for alterations to a building at 940 SE Madison:
Demolition of interior structures and construct (5) new tenant spaces for commercial food kitchens with mezzanine levels, common corridor and restrooms.
A building permit was issued for the Clinton 50 Lofts at 2655 SE 50th Ave (previously 2645 SE 50th Ave):
New construction of a four story 121 unit apartment building with basement parking. With mechanical permit 16-119795-mt.
Grand Belmont, as presented to the Landmarks Commission for Design Advice earlier 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.
GBD Architects have requested Design Advice for 108 SW 3rd Ave:
Design Advice Request for a new 6-story mixed-use building with approx. 8,925 SF of retail, 133 market-rate apartments and 63 off-street parking stalls on one level of structured underground parking.
C2K Architecture have requested Early Assistance for a project at 3434 NE Sandy Blvd:
Renovation of existing building to include retail and commercial uses along Sandy Boulevard and development mechanic’s shop into commercial bakery. Existing parking to be converted to public amenity space.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 10737 NE Fremont St:
Develop the parcels into condos. The house on the west parcel will be demo’d. The house on the east parcel will remain.
BAMA Architecture and Design have requested Early Assistance for a project at 15536 NE Glisan St:
Multi-phase, multi-family development on multiple lots. Looking at possibly consolidating lots to help minimize interior setback requirements. They are hoping to meet community design standards.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 12335 SE Division St:
Get space self-storage facility with associated parking, utilities, and landscaping.
LRS Architects have requested Early Assistance for a project at 2310 SE Hawthorne Blvd:
New 4 story mixed-use building including 61 living units over retail and 23 parking stalls.
ZGF Architects have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference to discuss a project at 419 SW Washington St
Pre-application conference to discuss a Type III Design Review for a new 30-story, mixed-use tower.
SERA Architects have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference to discuss a project at 306 SE 8th Ave:
Demo existing building, new development of 6 story 100 residential apartment building with ground floor retail and underground parking.
Waterleaf Architecture have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference to discuss a project at the Lloyd West Anchor:
Renovation of existing 3-story, 150k SF anchor into multi-tenant use.
A Pre-Permit Zoning Plan check has been requested for a project at 20 NE 14th Ave:
6 story multi-family apartment building with parking for 132 vehicles
Vallaster Corl Architects have submitted Grand Belmont for Type III Historic Resource Review:
22-story high-rise residential project- of approx 212,000 SF above grade.
Holst Architecture have submitted 1510 NE Multnomah for building permit review:
New mixed use, multi family apartment building over parking and retail space
Bldg 2 – New Mixed Use Multi Family building with apartments over parking and retail space
A multiple building project at 6702 SE 72nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New construction of 3 story triplex
New construction of 3 story, 6 unit apartment building with site improvements
New construction of 3 story, 6 unit apartment building with site improvements
A multiple building project at 7513 N Olin Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New construction of one of two 3 story 6 unit apartment buildings
New construction of two of two 3 story 6 unit apartment buildings
The WorldMark by Wyndham at 221 SW Naito has been submitted for building permit review by SERA Architects:
New 75 unit, 6 story vacation ownership. 5 over 1 construction
The MLK.Mason West apartments at 4119 NE M L King Blvd have been submitted for building permit review:
New 6 story apartment building with 112 units and tuck under parking.
A project at 24 NE 60th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
Construct new 4 story 14 unit apartment building with parking on main fl and associated site work
The George Besaw Apartments at 2301 NW Savier St have been submitted for building permit review by GBD Architects:
New construction of new mixed use 4 story apartment building containing 51 residential units, with retail and services on the ground floor
A second building at the Garlington Center has been submitted for building permit review by Scott Edwards Architecture:
Construct new 2 story building for new clinic associated site work
The Home2 Suites by Hilton @ Portland Airport has been submitted for building permit review by JRA Architecture & Planning:
Construct new 4 story 99 rooms hotel with indoor pool and exercise room; associated site work and new parking
A foundation permit was issued to Hacker Architects for the Field Office:
The Partial Permit scope of work includes: a) erosion control; b) ground improvements; c) shoring d) tiebacks; e) excavation and earth work; f) deep foundations; g) foundations; h) basement-level mat; i) basement walls and j) at-grade post tension slabs. Also includes all mechanical, plumbing and electirical installation up to level 1 slab. Separate MEP permits required for this work.
Image from the Discussion Draft of the Central City 2035 Plan, showing a possible development scenario approximating future growth in the Pearl District over 20 years (Bureau of Planning & Sustainability). At least two of the sites shown as potentially developable have current proposals on them.
It is just over a year since Next Portland last did a roundup of the tallest buildings planned or under construction in Portland. At that time, we counted 25 buildings over 100′ in height planned. Today we count 40. Given the length of time it takes to complete a high rise building, many of the buildings on the 2016 were also on the 2015 list. Four buildings are no longer on the list this year, due to having been completed: Block 17, Pearl West, the Aster Tower and Park Avenue West. Seven buildings that were still in the design phase last year are now under construction. No building on last year’s list is known to have been cancelled.
Read on to see our complete list. Where possible, the heights given are the building height as defined in the Portland Zoning Code and published in the Design Commission’s Final Findings. In some cases the heights have been estimated.
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.
Grand Belmont, the project by Urban Assets Advisors whose height was of significant concern to the Historic Landmarks Commission last year, has returned in front of the Commission as a 23 story point tower. As now proposed the Vallaster Corl designed building would reach 240′ and include 214 residential units. A rooftop common room and exterior terrace are proposed for the top floor. Three ground floor retail spaces totalling 6,500 sq ft would open onto SE Grand Avenue. Parking for 102 vehicles would be provided in the podium portion of the tower.
A six story building at E Burnside and 12th has gone in front of the Design Commission for its first Design Review hearing. The Burnside Delta by Vallaster Corl Architects 85 residential units above 2,500 sq ft of retail. The project for developer Urban Development Group would also include a community room and exterior deck on level 6. Parking for 18 cars would be provided in a mostly below grade garage.
Couch9 by Vallaster Corl Architects
Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits. We publish the highlights.
FFA Architecture and Interiors have requested Design Advice for an expansion to the Industrial Home Building:
Design Advice Request for a project which is for a proposed addition to expand the current Industrial Home Building located on the property to accommodate tenant expansion plans. Maintain parking at the ground level and add two connecting floors above. Adding approx 5924 SF in total and considering a green roof system.
Icon Architecture have requested Early Assistance to discuss a project at 6826 N Greenwich Ave:
Proposal is to build a nine unit residential apartment bldg. With below grade parking.
Emerick Architects have requested Early Assistance to discuss the conversion of the Chamberlain Hotel, most recently used by Shleifer Furniture, back into a hotel:
Proposal is for a mixed use on ground floor with hotel rooms on upper floor. Existing building will be restored.
Design Department have submitted a project at 533 NE Killingsworth St for Design Review:
Design review for a repair and refurbish of building facade, new one-story building behind facade. New doors and windows and new patio dining areas.
SRG Partnership have submitted the Knight Cancer Research Building for Design Review:
Knight Cancer Research Building
GBD Architects have submitted the Broadway Tower for Design Review:
Design review for a new 19-story high-rise mixed-use building with a combination hotel, office and retail (ground floor) uses. Parking provided in a below-grade structure. Three modifications requested: loading stall size requirement; bicycle parking stall size; and exceeding glazing minimum for entire site, except for north and south elevations.
A building permit is under review for a project at 5429 N Minnesota Ave:
Construct a six unit three story apartment building with 2 bedroom/1 bath units with living room, dining room, kitchen, and washer/dryer closet.
Stewart Gordon Straus Architect has submitted a project at SW 12th & Woods for building permit review:
Construct a new five unit three story apt building attached to a new three story 4 unit apt building with ground floor garage parking for each. Portions of site greater than 20% slope.-see comment
A building permit is under review for a project at 2825 NE Columbia Blvd:
Construct new 103,912 sq ft, 3 story self storage building with associated utilities, parking and landscaping.
Mackenzie have submitted a project at 6006 NE Holladay St for building permit review:
New 118,162 sf four story self storage building**with 15-280089-MT & demos 15-280098-CO & 15-280101-CO**
Building permits were issued to SERA Architects for the Modera Belmont:
Demolish existing office building, surrounding asphalt and landscaping
Site demolition, excavation, shoring and concrete work up through level 2 floor slab
A building permit was issued for Couch9 by Vallaster Corl Architects:
New 11 story mixed-use housing tower with ground floor retail and 2 levels of below grade parking. Vegetated roof garden at level 2 for stormwater retention and filtration. Rooftop terrace for residents at level 11 (existing structure to be demolished).