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Nov 19,2008
Proposed Hotel Project in RiverPlace
by shooter
WH Pacific has asked for a pre-application conference for its proposed development on the vacant lot at the intersection of SW River Drive and SW River Parkway in RiverPlace. It is proposing to build a single building containing two hotels, with possible ground floor commercial space. According to the documents included with the pre-application conference notice, the proposed building would house both a Hyatt Hotel and Summerfield Suites Hotel. The 15-story structure has 13 floors of guest rooms and a 2 level lobby. The Hyatt Place Hotel would have 198 rooms on floors 5 to 15, and the Summerfield Suites would have 126 rooms on floors 2 through 11.
The entire building would be 304,414 square feet, with 263,074 sf for the hotels and 68,340 sf for parking.
The site is located at the RiverPlace streetcar stop providing easy public transportation options to guests.
It is important to note that WH Pac
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Nov 14,2008
Neighborhood Association and Community Alert!
by pearlgirl
Portland Public Schools is planning to change their policy concerning the disposition of real property. They are planning to discontinue the notification of the City of Portland, Multnomah County, Portland neighborhoods, and the public when they are planning to declare a property surplus /(see pages 8 - 15 of PPS Final Board Book ). The 1979 Portland City School Policy was developed during the comprehensive plan process and is still ORDINANCE (Ordinance 150580). It states very clearly the intent and importance of a public partnership among School District #1, local government, neighborhoods, and the public. The above policy changes by PPS #1 seem to be in conflict with the City School Policy, Comp Plan and State Law. If you are able, please check into this policy change and let Portland Public Schools know of your opinion about the need for the public to remain part of this process and tell others about it. Thank you very much for any help you can offer, Don MacGillivray<
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Nov 13,2008
Colwood Rezoning Decision Appealed
by shooter
According to BoJack , the empire is striking back: Ball Janik, on behalf of the Colwood Partnership, is appealing the City Council decision denying their rezoning request for Colwood Golf Course. Even though the council denied the rezoning request in late October , the applicant has the right to appeal the decision within 21 days to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals. It appears that they have done so.I'm not sure what happens now, but as you know "it ain't over until it's over."
Related Links: The Oregonian Portland Mercury Decision on Colwood Gof Course Delayed Neighbors, Please Help Keep Colwood Green! Interested in Land-Use Topics that Affect You? Keep Colwood Green Coalition Meeting Join the Keep Colwood Green Google Group
Colwood Strategy Meeting Colwood Hearing Cully residents lobby for park Neighbors and developers disagree about future of Northeast Portland golf course Colwood Rez
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Nov 13,2008
New Powell’s Books Building Design Unveiled
by shooter
The Daily Journal of Commerce writes about the new design for the Powell's Books building located at the corner of NW 10th and Burnside. A prominent feature of the proposed building is the art cube suspended over the front entrance. The cube would replace the existing, iconic Powell's Books sign with art displayed on several sides of the cube. Powell's, the Portland Design Commission , the Pearl District Neighborhood Association , and even the chief curator of the Portland Art Museum like the building design and the idea of the art cube. The design commission did suggest that the tile façade made from recycled glass might be overly complicated and detract from the art cube.
Powell's is not certain when construction will begin and admitted that the economy is a factor in its decision.
Related links: New Design for Powell's Books Features an Art Cube -
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Nov 11,2008
Milepost 5 » Community for Creatives
by the nice brian
It was just over a year ago that I first heard of MilePost 5 . It is now open, people are living there, art is being made and there haseven been an interactive art performance installation by Hand2Mouth Theatre ! If you haven't seen MilePost 5—you should! It's the result of the great creativity and hard work of many Portlanders. Milepost 5 is a creative community designed for the urban dweller interested in being part a dynamic, artistic environment. Artists and creative individuals of all disciplines are welcome. Live/work Condos $99k-$274k Grants and creative financing are available to those who qualify. Contact Broker Claire Paris for more information or to make an appointment: Claire@milepostfive.com, 503.998.4878. Viewings every Saturday and Sunday 3–5 p.m.
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Nov 5,2008
Weigh in On Eastside MAX Station Improvements
by Erich
For all the green cred and planning plaudits Tri-Met's MAX brings Portland, actually using it for daily commuting is an experience described at best as tolerable. This is especially true for passengers using several of the Eastside MAX stations. Spartan, wind-swept, and isolated from neighborhoods by traffic, trains, and commercial buildings, they are uninviting by day and often dangerous at night. Recognizing this, the city's Bureau of Planning in June launched a project aimed at making several of the Eastside stations safer and more attractive to riders and residents. The Eastside MAX Station Communities Project is examining current land use, building and station design, and transit structures within a half-mile of six Eastside stations (60th Avenue, 82nd Avenue, Parkrose/Sumner, 122nd Avenue, 148th Avenue, and 162nd Avenue; see this map ). Project staff hope to identify and get public input on ways these factors and facilities can be improved to make the stations more welcomi
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Oct 31,2008
Globe Hotel Pre-Application Conference
by shooter
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is moving to new digs in Old Town Chinatown. Their architect, Ankrom Moisan , has applied for a pre-application conference for the proposed renovation of the Globe Hotel building at 88 NW Davis Street. The proposed renovation includes the addition of a 5,000 square foot fifth floor, and 3,500 square feet on the ground floor that may be used for retail. Another proposed modification to the building reduces the window area on the ground floor along NW Davis.Founded in 1983, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to advancing healthcare and the art of healing. It was one of the first Oriental medicine colleges in the United States to provide masters-level instruction. In 2005, it became the first college in the nation to graduate doctors of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. The school is currently located at 10525 SE Cherry Blossom Drive. The school has 241 students
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Oct 31,2008
Demolition Begins for Broadstone Enso Apartments
by pearlgirl
The building at 14th and Lovejoy—former home of Fullfillment Corporation of America—has been demolished to make way for the new Broadstone Enso Apartments. The fence went up a couple weeks ago, and over the past week, the building has been torn down in stages. Obviously, we started taking photos a little later in the process! What's this? The little building at the corner of 14th and Lovejoy (the former home of Pearl Real Estate and the Wyatt Showroom) was not demolished. Everything around it is gone, but this tiny building will stay. Related Information More Pearl District luxury apts Revised Design for Broadstone Apartments Sometimes, less is less Design pushes envelope, commission pushes it back Public Meeting | Design Advice on 1035 NW 14th Ave On the Block | Pending Development in the Pearl
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Oct 30,2008
New Construction Condos Adjust Pricing
by Agent503
Low occupancy rates among Portland’s new condo developments are increasing the pressure for many developers. As a result prices have started to drop in recent months. Most new construction condos are now discounted by 10-15% and developers are more likely to entertain aggressive offers. Click here to find out more about occupancy levels and price drops at places like The Encore, John Ross, Pacifica and more.
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Oct 28,2008
Publicly Funded Stadium for Beavers in This Economy?
by shooter
I like the idea of the Beavers in Lents. I think it would be good for Lents and East Portland. A project like this, however, is never simple and many things need to be considered. Via Willamette Week , via Bojack , I read this article from The Nation that criticizes Merritt Paulson's request for $85 million in public funds to build a new stadium for the Beavers and upgrade PGE Park. As you may know, Merritt owns 80% of the Beavers and Timbers. He is also the son of Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, who owns the remaining 20% of these franchises. The Nation's story asks a serious question, should public money be used for this project given the current economic woes and budget constraints on the city, and given that the owners of the franchise are extremely wealthy? Tell us what you think? Related links: Portland's Paulson Gets Rainded On - Willamette Week Lent's Stadium Ripoff Making National Waves - Bojack What is Paulson Ped
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