byline goes here

Half Built Condo

All quiet in downtown Portland. Andy Davenport

 

Andy writes:

This is the Park Avenue West building in Downtown Portland, whose construction was halted around two months ago. My office overlooks this site on two sides of the building, According to this article in the Oregonian, this building was originally scheduled to be 32 stories of mixed business and condos. Construction is halted until next year, and the plans are to cut the building to 22 stories. Equally amazing is the location - this site is located just two blocks from Pioneer Square, the heart and likely most-traveled area in downtown Portland.

The unfinished building isn't just an eyesore -- Andy says it's also hurting nearby businesses.

Bush Garden, a Japanese restaurant, has been in Portland for 30 years. Bush Garden is located adjacent to Park Avenue West, and the sign states that they are closing indefinitely due almost entirely to the construction making it difficult to pull in customers or provide parking.

categories: Half-Built America

11:00 - July 2, 2009

What is this?

Share