Portland Urban

Little Big Burger - NW 23rd Ave.

It is official as announced on Eater!  Little Big Burger will open their sixth restaurant at NW 23rd Avenue @ Lovejoy.  Little Big Burger is taking over the space that is currently occupied by Yuki's.  The planned opening is scheduled for August.  It looks like NW 23rd is shaping back to it's former self with several new local retailers opening stores along the avenue this year. Local retailers seem to be the answer...again.  Now if only the neighborhood could figure out their parking problem...

Urban Works is pleased to have handled the lease transaction and exclusively represents Little Big Burger.

Developers Buying Up SE Division

Mutli-family construction is on the move on SE Division Street. With four projects in the works and one set for completion this summer, SE Division between 30th and 39th is poised to become a true mixed use, transit oriented and pedestrian friendly main street.  New projects typically features apartments for rent over ground floor commercial space. This smaller infill project, which will be completed sometime in July, features a beautiful glass storefront system and outdoor seating area.

MLK Welcomes New Businesses!

Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. has had quite the Spring with an influx of new commercial Tenants moving in and opening for business.  The Planned Parenthood building is now 100% leased featuring a non-profit group, salon, tattoo shop, chiropractic clinic and law office (all now open).  Just down the street Italian eatery Carpaccio Trattoria is serving up authentic cuisine at affordable prices, in its first week the restaurant is enjoying a steady stream of happy customers.  Adding to the food-centric synergy is Ox, now open at MLK & Thompson and serving up Argentinian fare. Finally Pil-oga-robic, the wildly successful pilates/yoga/aerobic fusion, is now open at their beautiful new and larger home at MLK & Schuyler. These are just a sampling, new tenants continue to pop-up all along the street, adding services and amenities to a growing neighborhood population.

Cheers to all of the new business owners, welcome to the neighborhood!

Urban Works is proud to have been involved in virtually all of these recent transactions!

Big Plans for North Park Blocks

Development has been heating up lately in the otherwise “sleepy” North Park Blocks district. Recently, there's been alot of press surrounding the redevelopment of the old Powell’s Books technical bookstore building, located a 33 NW Park Ave. The redevelopment will include demolishing the existing tw0-story structure and replacing it with a seven-story mixed use building, that would house both apartments and ground-floor retail (read about it more here).

Just two blocks north, another development project is underway at 235 NW Park Ave. “The Lemon Hotel", a renovation of 10,000 SF mixed-use building that will include office, retail and an additional second story penthouse space with a rooftop patio. The owner, Tim O’Leary has employed Siteworks Design|Build team to handle the seismic upgrade, interior redesign, and preserve the building’s original heavy timber, steel and concrete. Read more about it here.

Urban Works has been hired to lease the amazing restaurant space that is currently under construction.

 

 

Local | Urban | Retail

A new Finding Portland video is going viral on the web, thanks to Uncase the Soul Productions and Travel Portland.  If you haven't seen it yet, check it out here!

 

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We are local, urban, retail. 

Let Urban Works help you find your perfect retail location in our outstanding city!

Super Jet Wine Cheese Coffee and Beer has landed in the Pearl

Andy Diaz, owner of Blackbird Wine and Atomic Cheese has officially taken over the former Cloud 7 Café located on NW 10th fronting Jamison Square Park.  Super Jet Wine Cheese Coffee and Beer will operate as a bottle shop, a cheese shop, and a wine and cheese bar. The menu includes small plates, salads, sandwiches and cheese and charcuterie plates. All items served on plates, including olives, olive oils, nuts, bread, cured meats and cheeses are available for retail purchase.  The change over will be complete in early May.
 
Urban Works Real Estate is proud to have represented both Cloud 7 Café and Andy Diaz in the lease negotiations.  Welcome to the Pearl Andy!

Read more here.

Taste Of The Nation Portland 2012

For those of you that have not purchased your tickets to Portland's 25th Annual Taste Of The Nation, I suggest you do so TODAY!  This great event fights childhood hunger and is the city's premier culinary benefit. 

Dozens of Portland's finest chefs from the city's top restaurants will participate in this incredible culinary event.  Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy exceptional food paired with beverages from local wineries, breweries and mixologists.  In addition to fabulous food and drinks, the event will feature a silent auction and live music.  Attendees will have the opportunity to sample bite sized offerings from over 50 restaurants, along with samples from local breweries, wineries and cocktails.  

This year's event will be held Tuesday, May 8th from 5:00-9:00 pm @ Jeld Wen Field.

Help feed a hungry kid!

Join us for Lunch with Eileen Brady!

Carpaccio Trattoria Coming Soon To NE PDX

Ready for some authentic Italian food? (We're not talking about Ms. Hagerty's hometown eatery.)  Find out more about the new Italian chef and restaurant coming to NE Portland in May, here: "Former chef to the stars to open N.E. Portland Italian restaurant"

 

Urban Works is happy to have represented the ownership in bringing this addition to the neighborhood!

Tribute's Sandwich Shop Has a New Home!

Congratulations to Tribute's a landing a new home for their sandwich and pizza joint! Tribute's has a loyal following from their 12 years in business on NW 23rd and Kearney. Their new home at 2174 W Burnside is in a beautifully renovated brick building. We look forward to our first italian grinder at the new spot!