Yard | 200' | 21 floors | Complete - Page 39

maccoinnich · #**761** Posted **Mar 27, 2016, 10:59 PM**

Photogeric · #**762** Posted **Mar 28, 2016, 3:23 AM**

For some reason, I sing Darth Vader entrance music anytime I see this thing...

innovativethinking · #**763** Posted **Mar 28, 2016, 4:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by Photogeric

For some reason, I sing Darth Vader entrance music anytime I see this thing...

It's like one big black wall

RainDog · #**764** Posted **Mar 28, 2016, 5:21 AM**

Hey! You know Sacramento has a tower that is reffered to as "The Darth Vader Tower".

Though I think it is more deserving of that title than Yard.

65MAX · #**765** Posted **Mar 28, 2016, 6:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by RainDog

Hey! You know Sacramento has a tower that is reffered to as "The Darth Vader Tower".

Though I think it is more deserving of that title than Yard.

Seattle's tallest building is also referred to as Darth Vader. I would imagine a lot of tall dark colored buildings get the same nickname.

2oh1 · #**766** Posted **Mar 28, 2016, 7:05 PM**

That "Live Here" sign cracks me up. Do the crime, do the time. Nothing about this building looks welcoming. Behind the YardYardYard sign, I almost expect to see a chain gang toiling away the afternoon.

innovativethinking · #**767** Posted **Mar 28, 2016, 7:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by 2oh1

That "Live Here" sign cracks me up. Do the crime, do the time. Nothing about this building looks welcoming. Behind the YardYardYard sign, I almost expect to see a chain gang toiling away the afternoon.

Photogeric · #**768** Posted **Mar 28, 2016, 9:03 PM**

Albuquerque has one too, and it's very deserving of the name.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/18221265@N03/3511297931

maccoinnich · #**769** Posted **Apr 2, 2016, 11:34 PM**

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PRE-LEASING OF WORKFORCE HOUSING AT YARD BEGINS APRIL 1st

YARD is setting aside 57 apartment homes as affordable workforce housing units. These units are reserved for households with incomes of up to 60 percent of the area's median family income (MFI).

Eligibility varies based on household size and unit type for which applicant is applying*:

Example 1: 1-person household leasing a studio -
income of $24,222 to $30,900

Example 2: 1-person household leasing a one bedroom -
income of $25,806 to $30,900

Example 3: 2-person household leasing a one bedroom -
income of $25,806 to $35,280

Example 4: 3-person household leasing a two bedroom -
income of $30,822 to $39,720

Example 5: 4-person household leasing a two bedroom -
income of $30,822 to $44,100

*Examples do not include all eligible household sizes or scenarios.

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! WALK-INS WELCOME!

Visit our temporary pre-leasing office located at:

710 NW 14th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
97209

APRIL 1 - APRIL 22
during the following office hours:

Tuesday - Saturday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm

from Yard marketing email.

maccoinnich · #**770** Posted **Apr 2, 2016, 11:36 PM**

Also, looks like a new Type II Design Review has been submitted. Unclear from description if it is just to legalize the changes that are now built, or if it proposing new revisions:

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alterations to previously approved design review for Block 67 (the Yard)

2oh1 · #**771** Posted **Apr 3, 2016, 5:29 AM**

If they're planning on having people move in as soon as July, it seems doubtful that they'd have enough time to change the exterior, which means the following didn't happen (and I'm not surprised):

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Originally Posted by maccoinnich

Interesting discussion at City Council today, starting at 2:04:00:

• Video Link

"We are working with the applicant to retroactively go in and make that project, if I know which project you are talking about, match what was approved through the Design Review".

...could they have possibly been talking about another project? If so, holy cow. I can't imagine what that could be.

maccoinnich · #**772** Posted **Apr 3, 2016, 5:38 AM**

Even though they didn't mention the project by name, I'm completely sure they were talking about Yard.

2oh1 · #**773** Posted **Apr 5, 2016, 3:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by maccoinnich

Even though they didn't mention the project by name, I'm completely sure they were talking about Yard.

Would they really have enough time to fix it if they intend to have people moving in by July?

They've got ads up on Craigslist (and presumably elsewhere), so it looks like it's full steam ahead for leasing.

maccoinnich · #**774** Posted **Apr 5, 2016, 4:04 AM**

Well I guess we'll see when the notice of proposal is posted.

cailes · #**775** Posted **Apr 5, 2016, 4:36 AM**

It'll end up with a bunch of bad Yelp reviews about how construction was ongoing when people moved in, then it'll fade away

Derek · #**776** Posted **Apr 7, 2016, 8:50 PM**

Somebody posted this on reddit, it's absolutely perfect.

innovativethinking · #**777** Posted **Apr 8, 2016, 3:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by Derek

Somebody posted this on reddit, it's absolutely perfect.

kduffygreaves · #**778** Posted **Apr 9, 2016, 7:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by 65MAX

Seattle's tallest building is also referred to as Darth Vader. I would imagine a lot of tall dark colored buildings get the same nickname.

No that's actually the Fourth & Blanchard Building that's referred to as the Darth Vader Building up here. Not the Columbia Center.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth...chard_Building

65MAX · #**779** Posted **Apr 9, 2016, 8:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by kduffygreaves

No that's actually the Fourth & Blanchard Building that's referred to as the Darth Vader Building up here. Not the Columbia Center.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth...chard_Building

Maybe so, but ever since it was built, I've always heard the Columbia Center referred to as Darth Vader. Which is kinda my point, it's an overused comparison.... almost EVERY tall dark tower has been called Darth Vader at some point. It's not an exclusive moniker.

DevilsRider · #**780** Posted **Apr 12, 2016, 1:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by Derek

Somebody posted this on reddit, it's absolutely perfect.

#pinterestfail