Groundbreaking on largest-ever multifamily project in Portland set for Sept. 17

The San Diego-based American Assets Trust plans construction of a trio of buildings on three adjacent "superblocks" in the Lloyd District. With 670 units, the Lloyd District project will be the largest single multi-family project in Portland history. The only larger project in the entire Portland metro area is the 711-unit affordable housing project Quatama Crossing in Beaverton.

This project will be the largest single multifamily project in Portland history. Some work has already started at the location but official groundbreaking set for Sept. 17.  The trio of buildings vary, and include:

• A five-story building with possible ground-floor grocery store, and four floors of apartments above.
• Six-story apartment building with ground floor retail
• 21-story apartment with retail facing the MAX line on Holladay street.  

The projects would include 1,200 underground parking stalls.
Read coverage in The Oregonian.

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