We’ve dug up a proposal submitted for 50 residential apartments, 32 mechanical parking stalls, and 2,600 square feet of retail space. The site, located at 12th & Everett, is a 1/4 block and was formally occupied as an auto part store and repair shop. It has since been torn down for the suspected rendering on…
Check out Mabel and Zora this weekend. June 25, 2011 1:00pm-5:00pm for reclaimed jewelry — featuring Portland jewelry artist Bella & Loki. Enjoy champagne and free gifts. They’ve held these in events in the past if you’re following. View Mabel and Zora on PearlHelp → [via Neighborhood Notes]
13th & Farm featured fresh produce, unique clothing for sale, and live music; all brought to you by Wieden+Kennedy. The popup farmer’s market was a huge success and nice addition to the pearl. We hope to see more events like this in the future. View Photos & Video via Wieden+Kennedy’s website → [via Wieden+Kennedy] Throughout the…
The Broadway Bridge will be closed tonight and tomorrow night to install new overhead wires for the new Streetcar line, expected to open in 2012. Please follow the detour signs if you’re in the area. [via The Oregonian]
Just to start, did you know PearlHelp is going to develop a South Waterfront website someday? Well, yes. We currently own South-Waterfont.com and plan to make it a full directory site to the up in coming neighborhood. Stay tuned. Please note: If you visit the site now, you’ll find nothing. Oh yeah, we also own…
The original opening date for Trader Vic’s has been pushed back from June to July 26. All this press on Trader Vic’s is getting annoying. A local ad agency, Widen + Kennedy is starting a campaign called 13th & Farm. The event, scheduled for Wednesday from 10am-2pm, will feature finger foods and food carts. [via Eater PDX]
Like to walk urban streets? Greenanswers.com says Portland is among the top ten most walkable cities. Among the best areas to walk, “Old Town-Chinatown, the Pearl District, and Downtown” says Sarah Dayan, of Grenanswers.com. I believe the Pearl District is highly interactive with the rest of Portland; whether it be via bus, streetcar, or bus. [via Green…
Oven & Shaker will take over the former Bella Gioia space at 1134 NW Everett St. The space will be renovated into a 80-90 seat restaurant & bar, featuring a wood burning fireplace to cook these gourmet pizzas. Cathy Whims is behind the new space, she recently met with Kurt Huffman and Ryan Magarian to…
This Portland only special is by Hotel deLuxe and it’s their desire push the NamaStay package. Your stay (starting at rates of $239) includes a $50 Pearl Yoga gift certificate, Lululemon water bottle, $25 room service credit, and a copy of the book Poser. Hotel deLuxe is located at 729 Southwest 15th Avenue, therefor not making it an…
The construction of the Loop Project is on target to be completed by the end of 2011. Recently the Daily Journal of Commerce was out taking some pictures of the progress. Follow the link to view… [via DJC-Oregon]