About Us
The River Blocks and the South Waterfront District are being developed by a number of public and private entities including Williams & Dame Development, Gerding Edlen Development, the Portland Development Commission, Portland Parks and Recreation, Oregon Health & Science University and Realty Trust City Members of the team have been involved in some of the most successful developments in Portland's history, including the Pearl District and the Brewery Blocks.
WILLIAMS & DAME DEVELOPMENT INC.
Williams & Dame Development (WDD) is most often identified with developments that exemplify what makes Portland, Oregon, one of the country's most livable cities. Homer Williams is widely credited with being one of the driving forces behind turning a former warehouse district into the trendy and vibrant Pearl District. WDD is a proponent of creating unique and high quality urban environments.
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GERDING EDLEN DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Widely recognized as a leading West coast developer, Gerding Edlen is respected for its broad expertise in mixed-use projects, complex developments and innovative sustainable building. Gerding Edlen strives to meet the requirements of Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification in all buildings, with the conviction that sustainability is the future of construction and development.
Visit the Gerding Edlen website.
REALTY TRUST CITY
Realty Trust City understands urban residential properties and the needs of the sophisticated buyer in the Portland market. Realty Trust City has been intimately involved in the planning of select South Waterfront properties and is a genuine partner in your quest for an extraordinary living opportunity.
Visit the Realty Trust City website.
PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The Portland Development Commission's vision is to be a catalyst for positive change in the creation of a world-class 21st Century city; a city in which economic prosperity, quality housing and employment opportunities are available to all.
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PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION
Portland's Parks & Recreation District provides plans and designs for the city's parks and facilities that protect park resources and provide for public use. Additionally, they participate in city and regional planning activities that affect parks, recreation, natural resources and the urban forest.
Visit the Portland Parks & Recreation website.
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
OHSU is involved in bringing state-of-the-art medical facilities to The River Blocks. Their initial building - OHSU's Center for Health & Healing - is a 16-story, 400,000 square foot center containing outpatient facilities, educational offices and research facilities, as well as a conference center, café and retail space. Future buildings will be connected to OHSU's Marquam Hill Campus via the Aerial Tram.
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