On December 1, the CAC completed their task of recommending to Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) on the size, scope and program elements for the proposed community center. The preferred “Option D” utilizes about 18,000 square feet on the ground floor of the high school and a 59,000 square foot new facility at SE 12th and Stark for the pool and gym facilities.
A “fallback” option, Option A, was also recommend in case the high school option does not proceed with a private developer. Option A would also be a phased development with a total of 70,000 square feet. PP&R will begin an analysis and conduct community surveys to determine public support for a bond amount to be voted on in November 2010.
A new appraisal on the property is expected mid-January 2010. The Portland Public School Board is determining if a “Request for Interest” (RFI) will be issued to ascertain developer’s interest in acquiring and adapting the high schools upper floors into another use, most likely housing. The goal is to have a developer selected by March/April 2010.
For additional information contact: Ross Plambeck (PDC) 503.823.3226 or PlambeckR@pdc.us
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