PROJECT STATUS UPDATES
January 2010:
More than 200 people crowded an open house for two catalytic projects in the central city, Centennial Mills and The Fields Neighborhood Park, held January 19 at Bridgeport Brewpub & Bakery. A follow-up to a public event held in early December where the teams reviewed and received public input on earlier preliminary designs, the January open house featured the project team presentation of schematic design for both projects. PDC and Portland Parks and Recreation joined the Centennial Mills development team of LAB Holding, LLC and Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, as well as The Fields Park designers led by The Office of Cheryl Barton, to review the schematic designs and discuss design options for a pedestrian bridge linking the two projects. The five key principles identified in the Centennial Mills Framework Plan guided discussion at the event: Provide Open Space, Capture History, Define a Community Focal Point, Strengthen Connections, and Embrace Sustainability.
The architect for the Centennial Mills redevelopment, Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, recently received the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Honor Award for their design and renovation of the Urban Outfitters Corporate Campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; this was one of only fourteen projects to be honored with the AIA’s prestigious award.
» View renderings from 100% schematic design package for Centennial Mills (pdf).