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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 26, 2007)
September 26, 2 0 0 7 Page B 18 photo by M ark W ashington /T he P ortland O bserver Bridgecity Group founders Robel and Meron Alemseghed show the custom interior features of their newly built condos just off Williams Avenue on Northeast Going Street. I Local Brothers Build Luxury Homes continued from H 13 com m unity and environm ent. The condo units are Earth A dvantage and E nergy Star ce rtifie d . The developers were resolved to u ti lize building m aterials and m eth ods that are more sustainable than th o se ty p ic a lly used on o th e r projects o f this sort. Such features include reclaimed h a rd w o o d flo o rs from T he ReBuilding Center, reclaim ed stair treads and risers from the now- d e m o lis h e d W h ita k e r/A d a m s School, a radiant-floor-heating sys tem that utilizes one water heater for both heat and dom estic use, ultra high-efficiency insulation and win dows, exposed beam ceilings on the second floor, an air-recirculation system, a minimal building foot print without grass for maximal rainw a ter perm eation and high-efficiency appliances. This project is a vivid exam ple of how minority entrepreneurs are ac tive in the neighborhoods o f Port land, shaping its future in a very positive way. By som e p e o p le ’s evaluation, Bridgecity Group may be contribut ing to the gentrification that is com monly characterized as a m alevo lent market force. The Alemseghed brothers, however, are not victim s of urbanization. Rather, they are visionaries who bring an innovative and positive in fluence to city developm ent. They offer a case study in how m inorities can take an active role in shaping the growth and future o f our fine city, rather than being cast as the helpless throw away victims of capi talistic endeavors. Would you like to I in ja berm, wife orDawsbri Build Your Small Construction Business? T h e C hehalis T ib e s An economic tradition hundreds o f treats in the making. T h e C ity o f P o r tla n d is o p e n in g th e a p p l ic a t io n p e r io d f o r th e Construction Sheltered Market Program. Certified Minority, Women and Emerging Small Businesses (M/W/ESB) in business for two years or more may apply for the program. 5 a lts h -s p e a k in g people have lived in the Chehalis River area fo r many centunes. In the old times, we relied upon the. Lind fo r sustenance. Today, we operate Lucky Laefe Casino, fa cjcs I ending Hotel, a convenience Program participants will have opportunities to bid on City of Portland construction projects, and can receive free technical assistance to improve their business management skills. store, a health clinic, a housing authority and many different tnhal programs. In addition. we will open the new Chehalis Reservation Great Wolf lo d g e in early 200?, which will include an indoor water p r k . spa, fitness center and arcade. The application period runs from September 3 to November 9,2007. And while we are extremely proud o f ou r ability to succeed in contemporary life, o u r hearts still travel where our ancestors lived and died * UWCR C H fM A llS V lkU M M V T fS For more information, contact: Gene Jackson, Program Coordinator (503) 823-9166 EAGLES LA N D IN G H O TE L Rochester, WA • www.luckyeagle.com * Copy adapted from original by tribal member l.ikhaat © 200I Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Indian Reservation, Oakville. Washington 98568 I Eugene.Jack»on@cl.portland.or,ug t
