Portland Infill | North Portland - Page 30

hat · #**581** Posted **Nov 21, 2014, 5:44 PM**

Like to see something here. It used to be Pooja, an Indian (I believe) bodega. Why this remains undeveloped, I don't know.

PDXDENSITY · #**582** Posted **Nov 21, 2014, 6:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by hat

Like to see something here. It used to be Pooja, an Indian (I believe) bodega. Why this remains undeveloped, I don't know.

Oh, wow, hat. Agreed! That should have a good apartment structure given the location!

maccoinnich · #**583** Posted **Nov 21, 2014, 8:34 PM**

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Seattle developer, in stepping up Portland activity, breaks ground in NoPo

North Portland's latest mixed-use project got underway this week when ground broke for Security Properties' four-building project at North Williams Avenue and North Mason Street.

The Seattle developer will build four buildings, three with ground-floor office and retail space, totaling more than 352,400 square feet. The retail and office space will offer just over 26,100 square feet of space. Plans call for 268 apartments on the upper levels.

The new development will also include a central woonerf — a pedestrian alley of sorts — and ample bike parking.

...continues at Portland Business Journal.

PDXDENSITY · #**584** Posted **Nov 21, 2014, 9:06 PM**

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...continues at Portland Business Journal.

Not terribly inspiring, but good infill! Ah... it's kinda overwhelming, everything being built.

maccoinnich · #**585** Posted **Nov 24, 2014, 8:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by hat

Like to see something here. It used to be Pooja, an Indian (I believe) bodega. Why this remains undeveloped, I don't know.

It's your lucky day. Building permit under review for this site:

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NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 25-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH PARTIAL GROUND FLOOR RETAIL; INTERIOR BIKE PARKING; NO ONSITE PARKING

Architects are COLAB.

hat · #**586** Posted **Nov 25, 2014, 4:43 PM**

Good news. Mac, I don't know the permit process at all. Intake is sort of the big first step? Is it possible to give an ETA on the apts on Interstate/Sumner? Thanks for the info.

hat · #**587** Posted **Nov 25, 2014, 4:53 PM**

I'd like to wave my magic guesser here. The Overlook and/or Harbor Freight parking lots. Please use your mojo on this Mac.

Link should work now. (Parking lot of overlook restaurant and Harbor freight)

maccoinnich · #**588** Posted **Nov 25, 2014, 5:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by hat

Good news. Mac, I don't know the permit process at all. Intake is sort of the big first step? Is it possible to give an ETA on the apts on Interstate/Sumner? Thanks for the info.

Those are two different questions, and I'll answer the second one first. The Interstate / Sumner project just received approval for its Design Review. They haven't yet submitted for a building permit. Building permits require much more detailed and technical drawings, and so the architect may not have them ready to submit yet. Once they submit the drawings, they can expect at least a month of plan review, and most likely more than that. Which leads me to your first question.

On portlandmaps you'll see various statuses listed for building permits. Common ones include:

Intake: Drawings have been taken to the Bureau of Development Services, and a permit number set up. No one has reviewed the drawings in any detail yet.
Under Review: Plans Examiners are reviewing the drawings for compliance with the various applicable codes
Approved to Issue: All the reviews have been completed and approved, but the applicant has not yet picked up the drawings and paid the remaining permit fees.
Issued: The applicant has picked up the drawings, paid the fees, and work is allowed to begin on site. However, work either hasn't begun, or no inspections have been called yet.
Under Inspection: At least one on-site inspection has been called for.
Final Inspection Approved: All required inspections have been called for and approved, and the permit is now closed.

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Originally Posted by hat

I'd like to wave my magic guesser here. The Overlook and/or Harbor Freight parking lots. Please use your mojo on this Mac.

Unfortunately your link isn't working.

philopdx · #**589** Posted **Dec 1, 2014, 12:28 AM**

Williams Street Developments

Cook St "Red Balloon" apartments:

One North:

The Mason Williams:

The Wilmore:

maccoinnich · #**590** Posted **Dec 1, 2014, 12:33 AM**

philopdx: I always love your photo updates.

65MAX · #**591** Posted **Dec 6, 2014, 3:43 AM**

There's a large crane up on Swan Island. I assume that's for the new Daimler HQ building?

davehogan · #**592** Posted **Dec 7, 2014, 2:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by 65MAX

There's a large crane up on Swan Island. I assume that's for the new Daimler HQ building?

I had heard it's about to get started from a friend who pours concrete, so I'd assume that's it.

PDXDENSITY · #**593** Posted **Dec 10, 2014, 7:39 PM**

I'm excited about the new Daimler building, but has anyone seen how much parking the design includes?! It's like being near the yellow line doesn't even matter to these big corps. I wish they were more focused on utilizing the space, or even remediating some and providing worker housing... not endless parking.

2oh1 · #**594** Posted **Dec 10, 2014, 8:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by PDXDENSITY

I'm excited about the new Daimler building, but has anyone seen how much parking the design includes?! It's like being near the yellow line doesn't even matter to these big corps.

I think the same thing every time I take the MAX to Ikea. I understand the need for parking, but mass transit shouldn't be an afterthought - especially not in Portland.

Corporations seem to view locations as assets rather than as places. It's a dot on a map rather than a unique opportunity, and that's a shame.

PDXDENSITY · #**595** Posted **Dec 10, 2014, 8:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by 2oh1

I think the same thing every time I take the MAX to Ikea. I understand the need for parking, but mass transit shouldn't be an afterthought - especially not in Portland.

Corporations seem to view locations as assets rather than as places. It's a dot on a map rather than a unique opportunity, and that's a shame.

Exactly! Which is why I think we should have regulations in Metro prohibiting these seas of parking. It's contra to the city's big vision, something supported by a majority of Portlanders. I'm tired of the argument being for the sake of enterprise; these places could survive with simply better design and integrating transit into the mix.

Don't get me started with Cascade Station... Blah.

eric cantona · #**596** Posted **Dec 10, 2014, 9:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by PDXDENSITY

Exactly! Which is why I think we should have regulations in Metro prohibiting these seas of parking. It's contra to the city's big vision, something supported by a majority of Portlanders. I'm tired of the argument being for the sake of enterprise; these places could survive with simply better design and integrating transit into the mix.

Don't get me started with Cascade Station... Blah.

Metro has limited ability to dictate specific code requirements to the local jurisdictions. they do, however, have a role in setting policy direction. check out the draft Climate Smart Strategy:

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default...mateSmartStrategy-20141203-MTAC-TPAC.pdf

the document is Metro's strategy for reducing greenhouse per state requirements. there's a lot of interesting information in there. the parking portion is on page 25.

PDXDENSITY · #**597** Posted **Dec 10, 2014, 9:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by eric cantona

Metro has limited ability to dictate specific code requirements to the local jurisdictions. they do, however, have a role in setting policy direction. check out the draft Climate Smart Strategy:

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default...mateSmartStrategy-20141203-MTAC-TPAC.pdf

the document is Metro's strategy for reducing greenhouse per state requirements. there's a lot of interesting information in there. the parking portion is on page 25.

I wish there could be more leverage on Metro's side to manage the overabundance of parking. There really are still areas that are blighted by it.

maccoinnich · #**598** Posted **Dec 11, 2014, 12:00 AM**

Re: parking at Daimler - the HQ project does include a parking structure, which you can see on the site plan.

In this case, I do think it's reasonable. Swan Island is a 25 minute walk from the MAX Yellow Line, and only has limited bus service. Despite recent improvements, it's not the easiest location to walk or cycle to.

PDXDENSITY · #**599** Posted **Dec 11, 2014, 12:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by maccoinnich

Re: parking at Daimler - the HQ project does include a parking structure, which you can see on the site plan.

In this case, I do think it's reasonable. Swan Island is a 25 minute walk from the MAX Yellow Line, and only has limited bus service. Despite recent improvements, it's not the easiest location to walk or cycle to.

Maybe if the area gets more developed we can improve a bus connector to the site. I still think there were other possibilities to the sea of parking, but I get the constraints of the site. Still makes me recoil.

RainDog · #**600** Posted **Dec 30, 2014, 11:36 PM**

Walking down Killingsworth today I noticed that the lot at the corner of 17th and Killingsworth is fenced off. Anyone know what's going on there?