Today the Pearl District art community just got better. With the addition of Blick Art Materials, visitors and residents of the Pearl will get access to all the art supplies they need. The retailer previously operated a store in downtown Portland off SW Yamhill street. The Grand Opening was today, they cut the ribbon and…
SERA Architects – the lead designer behind the future Pearl District hotel – presented early designs last week to the Portland design Commission. Commissioner Katherine Shultz had lot’s of feedback on the design, saying, “My first reaction is that I’m struggling with it and I’m trying to figure out why.” Architect Walker Templeton from SERA wants…
Tune in this afternoon to KGW News Channel 8 at 4:30 PM to watch PearlHelp’s founder Joseph Krahn talk the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA), with reporter Joe Smith. The two discuss how they believe it could effect local Portland websites and new startups. Update: A video was recored, but…
The Art Cubby is great place to send the kids while attending an important meeting or just indulging in some quiet time. Brooke Facteau, its owner, has been working with children for over a decade. Her ability to keep the childcare scene creative and not boring has brought many regular customers. The studio maxes out…
Northwest Pettygrove Apartments is well under way. The site, at Northwest 14th Avenue and Pettygrove Street, is bordered by the recent Overton Project (mixed use commercial). Fosler Portland Architecture is the lead designer behind both projects, they focus on innovative urban architecture for small mid-rises and mixed use projects like these. The buildings were planned…
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has fined Hoyt Street Properties $4,941. Hoyt owns the property at Northwest Quimby Street and 12th Avenue, which Hoyt Street recently allowed Cavalia Inc. to use for a horse themed circus. Unwashed gravel sediment was placed on the 9 acre site. The press release says, “where it likely could…
Real estate broker Judie Dunken and her team at The Dunken Group have teamed up with Imagine Home Staging and Finishes to produce the ultimate home getaway. The Riverscape project – located just Northwest of Pearl’s core – is a unique residential development sitting right on the Willamette River. Today, they are listing two new penthouses to the market. Both were…
The Portland Bureau of Transportation says the bollards, recently installed on the Lovejoy Ramp, are a test and could just be temporary. PearlHelp went out for some photos today and noticed some had already taken some damage. The purpose of these bollards is to detour drivers from driving in the bike lane. Dan Anderson of…
Green Frog Toys, a specialty toy store, will close its doors for good on December 24 at 3:00 PM. The retailer announced the decision today on their website. Green Frog also owns the near by Child’s Play Toys at Northwest 23rd & Kearney. All purchases made at Green Frog will be returnable at Child’s Play, and…
he under-construction apartment building at Northwest 12th & Everett is well underway. Here’s some photos captured yesterday of the site. The building will have 50 residential apartments, 32 mechanical parking stalls, and 2,600 square feet of retail space. See some previous coverage of this project here →