Frequently Asked Questions about the Workshop Blocks
Why did Prosper Portland decide to purchase this property?
Prosper Portland, the city’s economic and urban development agency, ...
Once they were purchased, what has happened with the properties?
Since buying the properties, Prosper Portland has leased them ...
What was Prosper Portland’s long-term plan for redeveloping the parcels?
As the city’s economic development agency, Prosper Portland focuses ...
How was Beam Development chosen as developer for these parcels?
Beam Development’s team, which included Colas Construction, was selected ...
How much public subsidy will be provided to this project?
There is no public funding provided for this project. ...
What has changed since the initial proposal?
The global impact of the pandemic rendered new urban ...
Did Prosper Portland ask the Beam/Colas team for an updated proposal?
No, the Beam/Colas team alerted Prosper Portland of its ...
Why sell the lot to the development team?
Prosper Portland partners with private and nonprofit developers to ...
Why not build housing on these blocks?
The Workshop Blocks are zoned for industrial use (General ...
What steps did Prosper Portland take to understand the impact a new concert venue would have on the city?
Prosper Portland retained Johnson Economics to undertake an economic ...
