The Next Big Thing Downtown

Block-by-Block Improvements on the Mall

In addition to new landscaping, street furniture, public art and brick sidewalks and intersections, all 117 block faces on the Portland Mall are being reviewed by architects and designers in an effort to further enhance the “downtown experience.”

Following are some examples of proposed improvements to buildings, storefronts and streetscapes along the Mall:

Fire Station 4 at PSU

Architectural, landscaping and lighting enhancements increase visibility

Photo of Fire Station 4 Renderings of Fire Station 4 design

Pioneer Courthouse

Abandoned restroom entryway converted into an open-air convenience store

Photo of old restroom in front of the Courthouse Renderings of new convenience store design

Cascade and Exchange buildings

Landscape photo of the Cascade and Exchange buildings
  • New awnings
  • Building faces “opened up” with new lighting and signage
Rendering of Cascade buildling facade Rendering of the Exchange buildling facade

Congress Center Parking Lot

Landscape photo of the Cascade and Exchange buildings
  • Canopy enhanced with clear glass/acrylic and lighting
  • Improved signage
Side profile of new overheads Rendering of new garage entrance

The block-by-block improvement program is a partnership among TriMet, the Portland Development Commission and Portland Mall Management, Inc.