OMSI Development

[PhillyPDX]

Originally Posted by downtownpdx

Ha! Yeah my excitement in seeing this diminished when I saw the competition.. although who am I to say since I've never visited these museums.

Sounds like maybe a pay to play article.

Is there any expansion to the museum itself with the development proposal?

[maccoinnich]

There will be a online presentation tomorrow at 12PM about the proposed Center for Tribal Nations.

The Center for Tribal Nations is a mixed-use development that aims to leverage the redevelopment of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) masterplan to establish a collaborative partnership between Native and non-Native organizations, Tribal and non-tribal governments into an integrated project that will restore Native peoples' connection to the Willamette River and address challenges of sustainability, resilience and inclusion.

In celebrating diverse perspectives the Center for Tribal Nations emerges as a place where stories are shared, cultural education thrives, and community strength subtly becomes an integral part of a project that strives for regeneration indigenous knowledge. Together, we embrace the power of collective voices, fostering a project that stands as a symbol of inclusivity, and collaboration, much like the delicate beauty found in the art of basketry.

The Center for Tribal Nations will consist of two high rise towers resting on a podium that contains a Urban Ceremonial Grounds, a Conference Space, Native Food Hall, Cultural/Art Workspaces, and a Central Utility Plant (CUP) serving the OMSI district. Each tower will have a different function with one tower as Hotel/Hospitality/Multi-Family Housing and the second tower will be a Workplace/Clinics/Medical and Social entrepreneurial spaces.

[FiveOverPun]

Whoa that render looks incredible!!

[downtownpdx]

Portland City Council accepts $500K grant to revitalize Eastbank Crescent

by: John Ross Ferrara
Posted: Apr 24, 2024 / 02:04 PM PDT

Screen Shot 2024-04-24 at 9.46.17 PM by Ryan Miller, on Flickr

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland City Council unanimously approved a $500,000 grant from Oregon Metro Wednesday to fund the groundwork for restoring the Eastbank Crescent waterfront property located between the Hawthorne and Marquam Bridges.

The project aims to restore the riverbank’s natural environment and create a space for the future development of a waterfront park on the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry property. OMSI Real Estate Vice President Preston Greene said that OMSI plans to support the city’s plans for the riverbank.

continues:https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah...cent-04242024/

[sopdx]

I googled eastbank cresent and this is what I found.

https://greenworkspc.com/ourwork/eas...ortland-oregon

[urbanlife]

Originally Posted by sopdx

I googled eastbank cresent and this is what I found.

https://greenworkspc.com/ourwork/eas...ortland-oregon

That would be a lot better than what is there now.

[AdamUrbanist]

No doubt this is an improvement, but it's sad that this is the discussion we're having about revitalizing east bank. Would love to see a much more ambitious vision for this area.

[Derek]

Originally Posted by AdamUrbanist

No doubt this is an improvement, but it's sad that this is the discussion we're having about revitalizing east bank. Would love to see a much more ambitious vision for this area.

Portland and ambition go together like lamb and tuna fish.

[uncommon.name]

Originally Posted by AdamUrbanist

No doubt this is an improvement, but it's sad that this is the discussion we're having about revitalizing east bank. Would love to see a much more ambitious vision for this area.

There can be a fine line between ambitious and realistic. This is a very beautiful upgrade to that area of the east bank and being located right beside OMSI will likely make this a very popular spot, rather than a pass through. I personally like this plan and hope the ambition get focussed on the east side of the freeway with the OMSI district coming to fruition. I feel if we want ambitious plans for everything, we will continue to see these and other projects fall flat. It's not a great time for a lot of ambition in the development world if you want something to actually happen.

[uncommon.name]

Originally Posted by Derek

Portland and ambition go together like lamb and tuna fish.

Apparently you've never tried Charred Lamb Tonnato with Mint Salad.

[downtownpdx]

Originally Posted by AdamUrbanist

No doubt this is an improvement, but it's sad that this is the discussion we're having about revitalizing east bank. Would love to see a much more ambitious vision for this area.

Agreed - I just wish we'd focus some commercial development along the river.

Habitat restoration etc is important of course. But don't we have enough passive, quiet public space along the waterfront? Sorry to bring up Vancouver waterfront, yet again but would it kill the city to develop an area with some activity besides a viewing platform... maybe a place to sit and have a glass of wine (gasp!) while enjoying that spectacular view of DT and the bridges?? I'm sure the nearby Central Eastside businesses would go to a cafe/restaurant like that all the time, alomg with all the OMSI goers, waterfront strollers...

[DMH]

Originally Posted by downtownpdx

Agreed - I just wish we'd focus some commercial development along the river.

Habitat restoration etc is important of course. But don't we have enough passive, quiet public space along the waterfront? Sorry to bring up Vancouver waterfront, yet again but would it kill the city to develop an area with some activity besides a viewing platform... maybe a place to sit and have a glass of wine (gasp!) while enjoying that spectacular view of DT and the bridges?? I'm sure the nearby Central Eastside businesses would go to a cafe/restaurant like that all the time, alomg with all the OMSI goers, waterfront strollers...

I agree that there should be more commercial operations like cafés, dining, and drinking establishments in our public spaces (along the Willamette, at Washington Park Rose Garden, etc.) to activate them more than just pedestrians strolling by. But we need to be aware that an isolated establishment might not survive. Example: the long-closed McCall's Restaurant in the John Yeon-designed building in Waterfront Park adjacent to Salmon Street Springs. A cluster of establishments would more consistently draw the public.

[Bigtimecharlie]

It often seems to me somewhat ironic that Portland, a river city, has by and large turned its back on the river. Yes, the park is lovely and the promenade on the east bank is great, but having something like an entertainment district, a la Vancouver, would be fantastic. Then, add water taxis, etc. to really make an interesting district.

[babs]

Originally Posted by Bigtimecharlie

It often seems to me somewhat ironic that Portland, a river city, has by and large turned its back on the river. Yes, the park is lovely and the promenade on the east bank is great, but having something like an entertainment district, a la Vancouver, would be fantastic. Then, add water taxis, etc. to really make an interesting district.

It was tried at Riverplace. Hasn't worked out so well. Rejuvenate that before looking at a new site.

[AdamUrbanist]

Originally Posted by babs

It was tried at Riverplace. Hasn't worked out so well. Rejuvenate that before looking at a new site.

I think Riverplace would benefit tremendously from looking onto an active urban environment across the river

[maccoinnich]

In the OMSI master plan I think there's a lot of opportunity for bars/cafes/restaurants at the future plaza between the Tilikum Crossing and the museum.

[Derek]

Originally Posted by uncommon.name

Apparently you've never tried Charred Lamb Tonnato with Mint Salad.

Hard pass.

[dizflip]

Originally Posted by babs

It was tried at Riverplace. Hasn't worked out so well. Rejuvenate that before looking at a new site.

Four buildings facing a grassy beach and a value-engineered, double-decker freeway is hardly "trying".

[urbanlife]

Originally Posted by dizflip

Four buildings facing a grassy beach and a value-engineered, double-decker freeway is hardly "trying".

It's an undertruss bridge, which in itself is also a unique bridge among all the bridges we have in Portland.

[uncommon.name]

Originally Posted by Derek

Hard pass.