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Leo · #**121** Posted **Oct 29, 2009, 9:35 PM**

I used to feel the same way. I didn’t think I used my balcony all that much, so I bought a condo without one. I missed it *much* more than I thought I would. It was one of the reasons why I couldn’t wait to get rid of the condo. Now I know it’s an absolute must-have for me.

The days of flipping condos are over. If you buy one now, be prepared to stay in it for a long time, or else lose your shirt when you sell it. I’d make sure you’re really OK with not having a balcony for a long time. I thought I was, but I was wrong.

Okstate · #**122** Posted **Nov 13, 2009, 4:04 AM**

Anyone interested in making a new compilation of projects approved/proposed?

Sioux612 · #**123** Posted **Nov 13, 2009, 8:12 AM**

That's a good idea.

After PAW the project that intrigues me the most is "The Weave"

Sioux612 · #**124** Posted **Nov 13, 2009, 8:16 AM**

Something like this:

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=158334

Orlando · #**125** Posted **Dec 15, 2009, 10:41 PM**

Does anyone know about what's going on the west side of the old train station located near the Pearl district? It looks like it might be multiple stories, because they are excavating down.

65MAX · #**126** Posted **Dec 15, 2009, 11:30 PM**

Yes, it's transitional housing for the homeless.

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=140487&page=3

Orlando · #**127** Posted **Dec 16, 2009, 12:13 AM**

Wow! I think I want to be homeless, now.

bvpcvm · #**128** Posted **Dec 16, 2009, 1:22 AM**

^ no kidding! it practically enables homelessness, doesn't it?

Okstate · #**129** Posted **Dec 16, 2009, 2:38 AM**

Well before the line gets too long put me on that list!!!

PacificNW · #**130** Posted **Dec 16, 2009, 3:16 AM**

Joking aside...I wouldn't want to wish homelessness or bad fortune on anyone.

Okstate · #**131** Posted **Dec 16, 2009, 4:58 AM**

^Agreed. I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy.

tworivers · #**132** Posted **Jan 6, 2010, 1:57 AM**

Another view of the proposed Rothko apts. Got this off Vegi.tecture.

rsbear · #**133** Posted **Jan 6, 2010, 3:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by tworivers

Another view of the proposed Rothko apts. Got this off Vegi.tecture.

I'm usually pretty positive about new proposals for Portland but I think this is butt-ugly awful.

2oh1 · #**134** Posted **Jan 6, 2010, 6:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by rsbear

I'm usually pretty positive about new proposals for Portland but I think this is butt-ugly awful.

It really is. The concept has lots of promise, but if the design ends up looking even close to what we see in that picture, it's awful. I enjoy the idea of a wide open space in the center of the building, and I understand that it would need a lot of structural support... but does it HAVE TO be that ugly of a design? If so, bail on the concept and move on because the building will be there for a while. Why scar the city? Sheesh.

pdxtraveler · #**135** Posted **Jan 6, 2010, 2:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by rsbear

I'm usually pretty positive about new proposals for Portland but I think this is butt-ugly awful.

I actually really like it! I couldn't tell you why! The Wendell Wyatt sketches however, really not getting.

tworivers · #**136** Posted **Jan 6, 2010, 9:20 PM**

I like it, crooked lines and all. And I fail to see how it will scar the city any worse than the Calaroga Terrace. The fact that it will be much-needed workforce housing, and represents some of the first streetcar-inspired investment in an area desperate for density, is a nice bonus.

crow · #**137** Posted **Jan 7, 2010, 4:26 AM**

fugly - what for? distorted / contorted / the poor working class that have to live in a building that looks like it is still standing after a plane hit it. Really it does not look like much more, after all it looks like a regular 70's SOM building to begin with.

65MAX · #**138** Posted **Jan 7, 2010, 5:55 AM**

Where is the Rothko?

bvpcvm · #**139** Posted **Jan 7, 2010, 6:44 AM**

It's between ne 2nd and 3rd, either north or south of Wasco.

Is this anything more, though, than a drawing? Is there some sort of city financing for this thing?

CouvScott · #**140** Posted **Jan 7, 2010, 4:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by bvpcvm

It's between ne 2nd and 3rd, either north or south of Wasco.

Is this anything more, though, than a drawing? Is there some sort of city financing for this thing?

It will be North of Wasco. Legacy is not giving up their parking lot right now. There have been some ideas brought up for their North parking lot (West of 2nd), though, but strickly health care related.