Museum Place South

Museum Place South is part of a three-block redevelopment built by HSW which kick started the revitalization of Portland’s West End by introducing new housing, a renovated YWCA and a full spectrum of recreational and community services to serve residents of all ages and income levels. Museum Place South is a LEED certified, mixed-use building that has 128 apartments, 12 for-rent townhouses, a garage and a full-service grocery store.

The 47,000 sf Safeway store has glass storefronts on three sides to increase natural light and is Safeway’s first mixed-use space. Six refrigeration units service the store and are tied to a cooling tower on the roof, six floors above. The store utilizes an e-vac drain system that removes moisture and condensation from the large refrigeration units to the mezzanine where is it dissipated.

Above the Safeway are 140 residential units. Of the residential units, 128 are in the tower section of the building which tops out at 11 stories. These units range in size from 600 sf studios to 1,300 sf, 2-level apartments. Many apartments have balconies or terraces with city views. An above street level courtyard separates the apartments and townhouses. The 12,000 sf courtyard is a lush garden area with grass, paths and seating areas.

Subgrade parking with 220 spaces is split for Safeway shoppers and residents. The residential parking is secured on the bottom floors.