Central City Concern is moving forward with redevelopment of the old Ramada Inn at the Rose Quarter into workforce housing. At least that is what it is supposed to be. Recent news articles indicate it is being used for a shelter for homeless women and is planned to host Hopper Detox.
Interstate Development Plan
Development along the Interstate Max line has not met expectations thus far, so the City asked Planning staff to look at the current zoning to stimulate it. Staff held an open house in the fall to provide a first look to area residents. Gary [ENA Chair] and I both attended separately. However, we both came away with the same impression, namely there was not a lot of support for the proposal.
Emanuel Hospital Expansion
Emanuel Hospital has announced plans to expand its children’s wing and add a large new parking structure. The expansion follows that of other area hospitals and will allow the hospital to eliminate shared rooms and a small increase in the number of beds. The new wing will occupy a surface parking lot.
More Development on Graham
Graham Street has yet another development in the works near the corner of Graham and MLK. Recently Graham has been a popular street for developers and appears as though it will continue.
Cascadia Planning Housing
At the Eliot Neighborhood Fall General Membership meeting Jim Hlava, Vice President Garlington Center, announced that Cascadia Behavioral Health Care at 3034 NE MLK is starting planning for on-site housing.
Backbridge Lofts on Hold
At the Eliot Neighborhood Fall General Membership meeting October 8th it was announced the Backbridge Lofts and Backbridge Station projects are on hold.
The Bakery Blocks
The June 28 inPortland section of The Oregonian has an article about major development at the northern edge of Eliot.
Developer Ben Kaiser has two projects in the works: BackBridge Station, a $14 million mixed-use development with 41 units on Fremont between Vancouver and Williams; and Backbridge Lofts, a 39-unit residential project at the southeast corner of Williams and Fremont.
Multi-craft make-over
Daniel Duetcsh, the new owner of properties at the triangle where Broadway and Weidler split spoke to Eliot’s land-use committee May 21 to discuss his plans.
Eliot Neighborhood 