Program
At the site I have chosen on NE 9th Avenue and NE Holladay Street, I will be proposing a mixed-use housing development with commercial use at the ground floor. The buildings facing Holladay will respond to the Farmers Market across the street and have strong pedestrian-oriented building facades. The opposing corner of the site, which […]
Zoning
According to Portland’s zoning requirements in this area, the site I am interested in is under the Central Commercial Zone (CX). It is a zone “intended to provide for commercial development within Portland’s most urban and intense areas” with a “broad range of uses allowed to reflect Portland’s role as a commercial, cultural and governmental center.” […]
Collage
I’m working on collaging together photographs of the site and surrounding areas to pull color and texture inspiration.
Existing Building Uses
The existing building uses in the Lloyd District are mostly commercial retail and office spaces with a small amount of residential, especially along the main streets. Because there are so many people commuting to work in this area, providing an adequate amount of housing could allow for less travel time to and from the offices, […]