In Downtown Portland there are many less architecturally significant Class B office buildings from the early 20th century that are better candidates for conversion to residential use. Many occupy a quarter block or less so apartments would easily have access to the original large operable windows that provide light and air. All such buildings need seismic upgrades that could be partially provided by new reinforced stair and elevator cores along the windowless rear perimeter walls.
Good article, but I was surprised that there was virtually nothing said about the huge problem of the homeless and blatant drug use. I have a friend whose office moved out of the Big Pink. When I asked her about the new facilities, she said it was great not having to step over needles to go to work.
Artist work/live spaces!!! Or affordable artist work spaces LESS than $400. Offer artists studio space on a temporary agreement- when market rate tenants return, new agreements are arranged.
Who makes a location groovy? Bankers? Tech bros? Nope. Artists!
In Downtown Portland there are many less architecturally significant Class B office buildings from the early 20th century that are better candidates for conversion to residential use. Many occupy a quarter block or less so apartments would easily have access to the original large operable windows that provide light and air. All such buildings need seismic upgrades that could be partially provided by new reinforced stair and elevator cores along the windowless rear perimeter walls.
Good article, but I was surprised that there was virtually nothing said about the huge problem of the homeless and blatant drug use. I have a friend whose office moved out of the Big Pink. When I asked her about the new facilities, she said it was great not having to step over needles to go to work.
Artist work/live spaces!!! Or affordable artist work spaces LESS than $400. Offer artists studio space on a temporary agreement- when market rate tenants return, new agreements are arranged.
Who makes a location groovy? Bankers? Tech bros? Nope. Artists!
The city can come back as soon as people believe that the city is safe, civil, and beautiful.