MP5: The Campus

matthew — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:59:10 -0400

Milepost 5 sits on a two acre campus located in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland, Oregon on the site of the former Baptist Manor Retirement Home. The first phase of the project, The Lofts, is a newly renovated 1969 modernist building of live/work condominiums (completed 04.08).

MP5: The Community

matthew — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:32:21 -0400

Phase 1, The Lofts is home to a growing community of creatives. A owners are artists and creatives from a wide range of disciplines. The new residents have brought with them a shared passion for creative pursuits, lifestyle, employment, and ambitions.

MP5: The Lofts

matthew — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:31:34 -0400

The Lofts is the first phase of Milepost 5. The 54 Live/work condominiums are designed for the needs of the creative. They have open floor plans, 11 and 12 foot ceilings, and walls of windows. The remodeled late 60’s modern style building features exposed original brick and concrete, with extensive upgrades including a newly added 4th floor with great views.

Lofts Are Currently Available for Sale.

MP5: The Studios

matthew — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:45:07 -0400

The Studios is the second phase of Milepost 5. This 47,000 square foot building will house over 100 work- or live/work studios plus extensive commercial and common space.

Upstairs: 105 work- or live/work Studios  (floors 2 & 3). Rents range from $190 - $375 per month. Target move-in September 2010.

First floor: commercial- common- work- and live/work spaces opening this fall.

The Studios will offer:

Multiple art gallery spaces to show- and sell- the work produced at Milepost 5, and show work by local, national and international artists.
An art supply store by Muse Art and Design
An on-site Creative Director, with hours available to assist residents with networking, marketing, and showing their work. (Creative Director: Gavin Shettler)
A restaurant / café
A live performance venue
An organic community garden
Shared shop space with tool library
Community kitchen on each floor

Studios share common kitchen space. Most studio units have their own bathroom. Many shared bathrooms are available for the rest. Some multi-room suites. 

Interested in renting? We're accepting applications.

MP5: Video Project Biography

matthew — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:22:03 -0400

A short feature about Milepost 5. This project biography tells the story of this ambitious arts project in a tapestry of voices from community, arts organizations, civic leaders, and the development team.

Featuring Sam Adams, Eloise Damrosch, Ted Gilbert, Chris Haberman, and Gavin Shettler.