OHSU Knight Cancer Research Building

Located on Portland’s South Waterfront, this seven-story, 320,000 sq. ft. building designed by SRG Partnership includes a conference center, research laboratory space, research support functions, ground level retail and offices as well as two levels of below-grade parking. The research building houses top scientists and physicians, working together on the early detection of cancer.

The South Waterfront Development Agreement, which originated in 2003, has guided significant public and private investment in the development of the central district, transforming the area into a vibrant, sustainable mixed-use neighborhood that offers open space, commercial, retail, institutional and educational facilities as well as a range of housing options at various levels of affordability.

As the city’s largest employer and as a center of research and innovation that will lead to new jobs and economic growth, OHSU plays a critical role in the development of the North Macadam TIF District. Its 15,000 employees serve more than 250,000 patients each year. OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute’s Knight Cancer Challenge raised $1 billion, 20 percent of which was used on construction and development of the Knight Cancer Research Building and new cancer clinical facilities. The completion of the research building along with the Center for Health & Healing South were important milestones for OHSU’s expansion in the South Waterfront and its growth within the Central City.