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Leftbank Frequently Asked Questions • What is Leftbank’s mission? The Leftbank represents a decided effort by a few idealistic folks, who, like many Portlanders, are working to change the world. We believe that good ideas are born through collaboration, and that one’s efforts can only be sustained by the support and inspiration of community. This belief guides our adaptation of a Portland landmark. We are creating space where these ideas are encouraged, cultivated and launched into the world at large. • Why is the project called Leftbank? Leftbank is nod to the southern bank of the river Seine in Paris which attracted artists, writers and philosophers, including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald and dozens of other thought leaders and artists of the early 1900s. • Who is behind Leftbank? Leftbank was conceived of and built by a small group of cultural architects with the earnest ambition to bring new vitality to Portland’s Eastside. This group included Alora Development, GalloPowell Studio and Autopoiesis, LLC. • Is Leftbank available for events? The Leftbank building is dedicated to work, production and meeting spaces. To further foster innovation and community, Leftbank developers are also renovating a 20,000 square foot warehouse adjacent to Leftbank. Called The Leftbank Annex, this warehouse will be a versatile event space that fills a void of mid-sized event venues in Portland. The Annex offers a raw and industrial interior that provides a blank canvas for events ranging from trade shows to concerts. Open to Leftbank tenants and the community at large, the building includes a ballroom of nearly 800 square feet on the main floor and a 4,000 square foot ballroom with two 1,000 square feet meeting rooms on the bottom level. We hope to have The Annex open late this fall but will announce an opening date in the coming months. • Is Leftbank LEED certified? The Leftbank Project is a radical new model of urban renewal and sustainable development that’s green not for what it built, but what it was able to save. The project was deigned by GalloPowell Studios and DiLoreto Architecture, which together transformed a trio of connected buildings originally slated for demolition, and instead, and preserved as much of the integrity of the original structures as possible. Leftbank was developed through a sensitive and site specific design/build process. Contractor Lovett Deconstruction employed deconstruction techniques that allowed the highest possible yield of reusable materials that were then reincorporated into the building. Between six and eight tons of steel were recycled, and water damaged beams were milled into new stair treads and new floors crafted from old floor boards. In addition, new systems have been infused into the building including ultra-efficient LED lights and high-efficiency heating and cooling. The result is an eclectic mix of unique space rich in character that includes wood floors, old growth ceiling beams, exposed brick and original windows. Leftbank encourages sustainability beyond the building’s walls with efforts to revitalize a neighborhood, encourage multimodal transportation and support local business. • Does Leftbank have any initial tenants? Leftbank has already attracted a rich cross section of Portland culture including the Portland Farmer’s Market, Upright Brewing, Upstream Health, Orange Wall Studio, and GalloPowell Studios, among others. We are looking forward to attracting other mission-driven tenants from a broad spectrum of disciplines and interests. • How will you build community? Culture and collaboration is important to Leftbank. The building has been designed to foster collaboration across the rich cross-section of Portland culture that we hope Leftbank attracts. The building’s thoughtfully designed community spaces include the Leftbank Café, the Hive, a 22-desk co-working community, and The Leftbank Annex, an event space adjacent to Leftbank. In addition, about 20 percent of the building is dedicated to unleased common spaces intended for informal, organic tenant gatherings. • Where can tenants park? We recognized when we made a commitment to the rehabilitation of these historic buildings that parking would be important and we have made arrangements with the Rose Quarter parking garage across the street from Leftbank to accommodate our tenants. There are two parking spaces offered to tenants per 2,000 square feet of leased space. Beyond auto parking, we’ve invested in ample covered bike parking, both inside and out. In addition, Leftbank is situated within walking distance of Max light rail, bus and future street car lines. ###