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Apr 17, 2002 12:00 PM
| Perkowitz + Ruth Architects 111 West Ocean Blvd. Suite 2100 Long Beach, CA 90802 (t) 562-628-8096 (f) 562-628-8001 www.prarchitects.com |
Location: Gresham, Oregon
Size: 300,000 sq. ft. Category: New Centers Firm: Perkowitz + Ruth Architects Developer/Owner: |
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 Gresham Station is the first phase of a significant mixed-use,
urban transit-oriented project called Gresham Civic Neighborhood. The
project consists of walkable blocks of approximately 200 by 300 feet.
Gresham Station incorporates urban attributes such as higher densities,
pedestrian-scaled architecture and amenities, articulation of
individual storefronts, wide sidewalks and public plazas and easy
access to public transportation.
Design guidelines for the area were established to help create a varied and authentic village atmosphere. In addition, the architect worked with tenants to maximize the benefits of having sidewalk-adjacent storefronts. Awnings, gooseneck lamps, rich stones and textures at the pedestrian level create a warm feeling. The project incorporates an authentic mix of materials and varied roofscapes to create an urban feel as if the project developed over time. Civic leaders, community members,
mass-transit specialists, the developer, architects and planners worked
together to create a development that fosters a sense of place,
incorporates public transit, and meets the needs and concerns of the
community.
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