Posted May 23, 2023, 5:04 PM
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Perseverance pays for project team in Portland
Roughly five years after receiving the Portland City Council’s approval, the Sutton has arrived. Construction recently concluded on the development formerly known as Fremont Place – a 17-story mixed-use building between Northwest Naito Parkway and the Willamette River.
The 175-foot-tall building holds 236 apartments, a 5,800-square-foot restaurant space and an array of amenities. Residents will have access to outdoor terraces with panoramic views, fire pits and barbecue grills, quiet work areas with private coworking spaces, a lounge with bottle storage, a fitness center, on-demand digital fitness rooms, and a pet spa and grooming room.
However, the journey to completion wasn’t always a smooth one. The development, designed by TVA Architects for Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co. (LPC West), had a contentious beginning.
Initially, the Portland City Council upheld a Pearl District Neighborhood Association appeal that expressed concerns about the proposed building height and potential impact on views of the Fremont Bridge. However, the decision was later reversed, allowing the project team to move forward.
TVA Architects principal Tim Wybenga described the development challenges as “excruciating and incredibly drawn out.”
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