Rentals Using Novel Construction Available Soon

By Susan Bailey

Earlier this year Baileywick Properties pioneered the use of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels for small apartment construction.  CLTs have been used in a handful of larger projects in Portland, but this is believed to be a first for a small project where construction costs are critical.  In this case, they were used to speed the building process and reduce the disruption of neighbors. (see the picture of the first week’s construction).

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Sewer & Stormwater Project Update

Eliot Sewer and Stormwater Project Map

By Matthew Gough

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services has nearly completed upsizing and repairing sewer pipe on Rodney Avenue between Sacramento and San Rafael streets, and on Sacramento, Thompson, Tillamook, and San Rafael streets between Rodney Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. In January, February, and March crews will focus on mainline sewer construction east of Martin Luther King Boulevard between Brazee and Thompson Streets. Night work will be required to connect the new sewer to manholes in Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. To view the most current map that shows where crews will be working, go to http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/eliot.

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Eliot Sewer and Stormwater Project Update

Waterline Relocation Work Schedule Update

The Water Bureau, in coordination with Environmental Services, has completed connecting recently relocated water lines in the project area. Additional work by the Water Bureau may occur in the project area if needed.  The Water Bureau will notify residents and business of any temporary disruption to water service.

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Eliot Sewer and Stormwater Project Update

Waterline Relocation Work Schedule

This week, the Water Bureau plans to connect recently relocated water lines on Williams Avenue between Sacramento and Tillamook Streets.

The Water Bureau will notify neighbors of any disruption in water service.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact Nate Burton, Public Works Supervisor for the Water Bureau, at 503-823-1843

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