Downtown Portland News - Page 5

pdxstreetcar · #81 Posted **Apr 28, 2006, 2:54 PM**

the historic meier and frank clock will remain

the monorail and santaland is moving to the basement.

the ceiling is too low for the monorail to operate and will just be for photos-ops

http://www.oregonlive.com/business/o...180.xml&coll=7

MarkDaMan · #82 Posted **Apr 28, 2006, 3:08 PM**

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the historic meier and frank clock will remain

what clock?

I give props to Macy's. It could have been Macy's Portland City Center. I wonder if the Santa Parade will be "Macy's at Meier and Frank Square Holiday Parade with Santa"

MarkDaMan · #83 Posted **Apr 28, 2006, 6:54 PM**

and the fun begins!

brandonpdx · #84 Posted **May 8, 2006, 8:32 PM**

people are starting to move into the 4th floor!

Epicurean · #85 Posted **May 20, 2006, 7:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by MOPIdaho

Why not just use some of the exterior walls of the Rosefriend instead of building new walls to look old?

That's actually a very good idea! The Rosefriends is a wonderful old building....

South-by-West · #86 Posted **May 20, 2006, 8:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by sirsimon

^ Where is the Moyer block and what (if anything) is currently proposed Mark?

If I recall, the Moyer block is directly to the south of the Ladd tower?

bvpcvm · #87 Posted **May 20, 2006, 9:54 PM**

^ where the chevron used to be

sirsimon · #88 Posted **May 21, 2006, 12:52 AM**

^ Cool, thanks!

MarkDaMan · #89 Posted **May 22, 2006, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by sirsimon

and what (if anything) is currently proposed Mark?

nothing is proposed yet, but Moyer did an interview saying that he was hoping to put up a signature tower (well, I'm not exactly sure if signature was the word used) but made it sound like he was trying to do something as spectacular as the Fox Tower was.

I also noticed they decided not to move the carriage house across the street and to his block during the 18+ months of construction but instead choose a space a few blocks up. That leads me to think something might be in the works...and I think it is only a 1/4 block so the tower, done right, could be a huge lift to that part of Broadway.

saeternes · #90 Posted **May 24, 2006, 2:13 AM**

For those of you who live in condos: please help me with this difficult choice (sorry to post this, but I am desperate). Parking space on level 1, but storage on level 1 is only 14 square feet. Could get 18 sq ft storage but it would be on level 2 away from parking. Which is better? Thank you thank you...

pdxstreetcar · #91 Posted **May 24, 2006, 9:21 PM**

Is storage for bikes or random stuff that needs to be dry?

saeternes · #92 Posted **May 24, 2006, 9:37 PM**

I didn't even think of bikes, but I guess there will be one there. Otherwise it will be random stuff.

pdxstreetcar · #93 Posted **May 24, 2006, 10:05 PM**

I dont find the distance between storage and parking to be a problem. Most likely the storage space becomes that place for stuff you rarely use or stuff that doesnt fit in the residential unit (golf clubs, skis, ice coolers, folding chairs, etc.) plus I would imagine the storage space is very much like a dog kennel with tiny pens and cyclone fencing, while secure with a padlock, stuff is very visable to everyone using the storage room. I guess it all depends on what you would be storing and how often you need to move it between your car. Since living in an apartment/condo usually means one is somewhat pressed for space (or just dont want to be crowded with lots of stuff hanging around their apt/condo) getting a larger storage unit would be probably be a good idea but the question is: is it worth it for 4 more sq ft?

I would guess that your building will also have bike storage space (probably in the empty spaces in the garage like in the corners) consisting of bike racks. Be sure to lock up your bike well as they are a popular target with theves who sneak into the garage. Although sometimes even a good lock is not enough (but I would imagine your bldg has video cameras which deter most if not all of garage theft).

MarkDaMan · #94 Posted **May 25, 2006, 3:39 PM**

twice this week I have walked past Meier and Frank's loading dock and seen pieces of Santaland in a dumpster, including some garland and the faux fireplace...I almost jacked it when I saw it...but it was quite heartbreaking.

They have built a construction elevator on 5th ave only to about floor 6 or 7...I wonder if they are doing the department store renovation from 5th and the hotel from 6th?

zilfondel · #95 Posted **May 25, 2006, 7:18 PM**

Just don't get too expensive of a bike!

A good Kryptonite New York Lock should do the trick, as long as you lock up the frame AND the front tire:

http://www.kryptonitelock.com/inetis...c?tn=home_home

MarkDaMan · #96 Posted **May 26, 2006, 8:18 PM**

the trees in front of M&F on 6th Ave have all been torn out.

PacificNW · #97 Posted **Jun 16, 2006, 8:58 PM**

I like...hey you guys might want to check out the Nashville site for their tallest hotel/condo proposal. It was in today's USA Today.

CouvScott · #98 Posted **Jul 6, 2006, 8:30 PM**

CouvScott · #99 Posted **Jul 6, 2006, 8:49 PM**

Navy skin going up...

livablepdx · #**100** Posted **Jul 12, 2006, 8:09 PM**

Does anyone know if the Ladd, or any other downtown (non-Pearl) condo buildings, are seeking LEED certification or are making any steps to include green building attributes?