Monthly Archives: November 2010
New Development Proposals Would Mean Loss of More Historic Urban Fabric
Two new development proposals will likely spell the demise of a few more vintage Portland apartment buildings. The first proposal is for a 5-story 66,000 square foot mixed-use building at 537 NE Couch. This building would extend the full block from … Continue reading
Filed under Historic Preservation, Infill Development, Sustainability
LUBA Ruling Re-Affirms Historic Design Review Process
Thanks to Fred Leeson for sharing this fantastic news. Preservationists are heartened by a recent Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals ruling that said owners of a building in the Alphabet Historic District of Northwest Portland could not replace wood … Continue reading
Filed under Historic Preservation, Sustainability
Current Thinking on Historic Preservation – Insights from the 2010 National Preservation Conference
By Val Ballestrem Last week I had the privilege of joining hundreds of my preservation colleagues from around the U.S. in Austin, Texas at the 2010 National Preservation Conference – hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The conference provided solid information on a number … Continue reading
Filed under Historic Preservation, Infill Development, Sustainability
Irvington Gains National Register Designation
It was announced earlier this week that the Irvington neighborhood has received its long-sought designation as a National Register Historic District. This is terrific and deserved news for one of Portland’s finest neighborhoods. Congratulations to the hundreds of volunteers that worked very hard … Continue reading
Filed under Historic Preservation, Local History
