The Portland Pearl District is getting more affordable housing. San Francisco developer, BRIDGE Housing, has plans to construct a six-story 142 unit building. The developer says, “the building will be mix-income, with 123 affordable apartments for families earning 30% to 60% of Median Family income, an the balance at market-rate rents.” The architect behind the project is…
All day tomorrow, Wednesday March, 20, Whole Foods in the Pearl District will be donating 5% of its sales to Grow Portland. This will count as one of Whole Food’s Community Days. A community day is something the retailer holds for non-profits needing financial assistance. Learn more about the Whole Foods in the Pearl District.…
Photo Updates are construction progress photos taken by PearlHelp staff or others sending their shots to us. Feel free to contact us to learn more or send photos! These photos were taken March 15, 2013 at around 4:00 PM. Marriot Residence Inn Photo Update: NW 12th at Quimby Photo Update:
A design request was submitted regarding the Pearl District’s biggest upcoming project, North Point Tower. The applicant, Hoyt Street Properties, seeks four zoning changes for the project. Some further design features were also slightly revealed. The biggest zoning change would be in the height. The request seeks a lift from 225 feet to 350 feet.…
Finding a Pearl District restaurant can be overwhelming, but with our comprehensive reviews you’ll find something in no sweat. These select restaurants (below) are for a special occasion or just a casual night out. Because the Pearl District is so diverse, everything from fancy white table clothes, to brown paper bag burgers is available. We hope you…
I’m pleased to announce the all new Pearl District Neighborhood Association (PDNA) website, donated with love by us at PearlHelp. The PDNA approached myself back in the Fall about this project, and I was happy to accept. The process took a bit longer than my typical website projects, primarily due to a bike accident I suffered, and…
Boora Architects has been confirmed to be the designer behind the Pearl District’s North Point Tower project. Hoyt Street Properties is the lead developer behind this project. Previously we wrote a design competition was taking place, however, it was apparent Boora was always leading this competition. Architectural illustrator Sccott Baumberger wrote online, “Hoyt has hired Boora Architects…
One of the Pearl District’s best features is the ease with which one can lead a carless lifestyle, but how do visitors understand this? It can be tough, especially for those who never ride public transportation. There’s a number of options: the Portland Streetcar, TriMet (bus lines 77, 8, and 22 serve the Pearl District),…
Starting in March, neighborhood planning on an all-new, 16 story, 280 unit housing tower is slated to begin in Portland’s Pearl District. The apartment tower is proposed to be located off of NW 12th & Pettygrove, continuing to expand and refine the borders of the Pearl District. According to Tiffany Sweitzer, president of Hoyt Street…
Finding affordable housing can be difficult, especially in an expensive neighborhood like the Pearl District, right? Wrong! Despite popular belief, there are a number of affordable buildings in the Pearl District. During the planning stages of the Pearl District, Portland required a number of income-restricted housing units to be built, ensuring that the Pearl District…