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Hollywood Library / The Bookmark Apartments | Portland, OR

First-of-its Kind Public-Private Partnership

• Completion Date 2002
• Budget $6.6M Housing
  $3.5M Public Library
• Scale 47 Apartments
  815 SF Retail
  13,000 SF Library

This mixed-use, infill development in the Hollywood District uniquely combines a 13,000 square foot branch library with 47 mixed-income apartments. The project represented a first-of-its-kind, two party condominium ownership structure between Multnomah County and private developer, Sockeye Development, LLC. The beautifully designed brick building quickly establishes a civic presence in the neighborhood and eases the transition from single family housing to commercial development with appropriate scale, high quality materials and well-intentioned setbacks. Both the library and housing take full advantage of the urban location and proximity to transit. The newer branch library is able to serve a larger area of patrons, incorporates many works of art, and honors local children’s book writer Beverly Clearly. The Bookmark Apartments features studios, split-level lofts, and one bedroom and two bedroom apartment homes with access to a beautifully landscaped second floor courtyard with private patios.