government built mixed use development downtown oregon united_states development includes city hall county seat located west portland oregon covering acres total square feet complex total stories main structure makes building tallest city tied addition government offices includes retail space public residential housing complex built city government functions roof design complex began construction beginning completion building awarded certification second city hall united_states earn distinction environmentally friendly technologies include occupancy sensors ventilation monitors carbon dioxide levels determine activate high performance exterior glass reduce heat loss solar panels generate electricity history plans acre complex began city comprehensive plan development plans teams developers architects submitted city october plans included designs public library branch residential units retail space new city hall formal design proposals submitted early project designed consolidate city government anchor redevelopment downtown core downtown included plan turn area zone hours activity day instead businesses closing city county governments closed additionally conference space planned accommodate use city county governments private groups april selected developer project scoring higher council appointed committee formed rate developer proposals losing construction complex began june old grain store site demolished room center total buildings torn room complex redevelopment site plans called retail space housing units library branch library section built library branch open site designed complex serving general contractor structural engineering services engineering completed civil engineering project handled building finished january city officials employees moving buildings end march public grand opening held july officially open center total cost public portion project million construction totaling million prior completion city leased space downtown buildings including county public services building held city council meetings later coffee shop added tenant retail space restaurant space building leased restaurant scheduled open april plaza renamed tom hughes civic center plaza honor mayor mayor building constructed architecture civic center modern glass building stone base brick highlights main buildings civic center housing government offices plaza building housing retail space surrounding structures contain river victorian style benches additionally designed large windows facing north order reflect giant trees located street washington county courthouse trees dating 1880s total stories tall building tied tallest building standing feet tall inside building features high ceilings floor large open public space daylight exterior views present offices city hall awards won award state oregon magazine general contractor municipal headquarters oregon meet energy needs sources development project aimed attaining silver certification united_states green instead project awarded leadership energy environmental design gold certification environmental second gold rating given city hall city hall earned distinction seventh building oregon earn level certification contributing factors leading award included construction construction waste recycled non wood wheat board walls additionally solar panels installed building generate power use building city purchasing additional power power sources funded building energy efficient comparable buildings environmental friendly amenities include occupancy sensors ventilation monitors carbon dioxide levels determine activate high performance exterior glass reduce heat loss infrared bathroom fixtures use recycled building materials items amenities use built city blocks downtown complex total square feet complex northern plaza designed create outdoor seating dedicated tom hughes civic center plaza buildings civic center serve backdrop increase space accommodate crowds people connects government portions complex unit residential component development south water features including fountain square foot ground floor coffee shop square foot space square feet designed library branch remain open future government use government areas square foot conference center city council chambers includes seat auditorium civic center hosts seasonal weekly farmer market saturdays marketplace features vendors utilizing center plaza area plans restaurant square foot space city services site include city planning office city recorder municipal court houses office mayor site twice monthly city council meetings
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