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Mass timber considered for 10-story project

By: Garrett Andrews//September 22, 2017//

Mass timber considered for 10-story project

Garrett Andrews//September 22, 2017//

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Courtesy of Portland State University
Courtesy of Portland State University

The four partnering agencies behind a 10-story project tentatively called are in the early stages of exploring the use of .

The proposed idea was confirmed Wednesday by Alisa Kane, the ‘s green building manager. Joining the city to develop the project are Portland State University, Oregon Health and Sciences University, and .

The building is planned for a site near PSU known as the Jasmine Block and will feature some retail and commercial space along the classrooms and offices. PSU is leading the project and will be the anchor tenant.

The site was once proposed as the site for the Oregon Sustainability Center, an ambitious high-rise that would have showcased Oregon’s green industry.

The city is a tenant and owner of one floor of the project. Its Bureau of Planning and Sustainability will relocate to the building upon completion.

The project is in the planning stage until May. Move-in is scheduled for fall 2020



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