James Beard Public Market | Proposed

[DMH]

Originally Posted by downtownpdx

Looks really nice. I think there are plans to expand into adjacent spaces, so there might be an entrance off pioneer square one day. That building along Morrison is gorgeous and would be a great spot.

Funny you would mention that. I was the person at the big open house in the future space for the market a year or so ago, who button-holed BCV Principal Hans Baldauf to urge him to lay out the market with an eye to avoid placing stairs or restrooms in the pathway of a potential market expansion through the block to Morrison and Broadway. In particular, I said that a major market entrance could be at the ornate entrance canopy of the American Bank Building which faces Pioneer Courthouse Square. It's a no-brainer. Hans Baldauf assured me that he would take a.close look at the whole block.

[maccoinnich]

Via Portland Maps, a structural permit was issued for work at the James Beard Public Market:

JAMES BEARD PUBLIC MARKET (622) - STR-01 - Strengthen existing floor systems, bring first floor to a consistent, legal head height, and provide atrium openings. Strengthening of existing connections and floor framing will accommodate new floor assemblies (dead loads) and increased building occupancy live load.

[maccoinnich]

Notice of a Type II Decision

[maccoinnich]

Request for Response for alternations to the Selling Building

[downtownpdx]

Originally Posted by maccoinnich

Request for Response for alternations to the Selling Building

I’m excited to see the original 1930s facade coming back - is there an image of what that looks like? I thought I saw one, perhaps in this thread, that looked really ornate. Are they referring to the main entrance on Alder or the frontage along 6th?