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Business Center: Construction Update June 2020
Business Center: Construction Update April 2020
Tenant Introduction: Business Center at Downtown Rockwood
In June 2019 construction commenced on the first of three ground-up buildings at Downtown Rockwood. With a unique focus on workforce development and community resourcing, the tenants of this four story Class-A office building are diverse and all uniquely committed to being a part of the Rockwood community. Mount Hood Community College’s Small Business Development …
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Wallace Joins Downtown Rockwood
WALLACE TO ANCHOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DOWNTOWN ROCKWOOD The non-profit community health center will open its medical and dental headquarters in the first phase of Downtown Rockwood, a brand-new community development in Gresham, Oregon Portland, OR: Wallace, a non-profit community health center providing affordable, quality care to East Multnomah County, announced plans to open their new headquarters in Downtown Rockwood. Downtown Rockwood, formerly known as Rockwood Rising, is Gresham’s newest community empowerment project, which …
Fresh Food and Handmade Goods at Downtown Rockwood
The Downtown Rockwood market hall will be a true community space for locals and visitors alike, featuring micro restaurants and retailers, office space, and an adjacent community plaza for gatherings. The Market Hall will also feature up to 4 ethnic grocery tenants, ample public seating, and a commissary kitchen with rental and storage options. Flanked …
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Tenant Introduction: Oregon Tradeswomen
Downtown Rockwood is made up of three ground-up buildings, a community plaza, and a single-story remodel for Oregon Tradeswomen. A pillar of the community, Oregon Tradeswomen offers trades-based education, trades awareness activities and technical assistance to organizations seeking to be inclusive of women in trades occupations. Oregon Tradeswomen moved into their new, customized space in Summer …
Introducing: Downtown Rockwood
Following a 2-month community survey to determine an official project name, RKm and GRDC are proud to announce the results: Gresham’s newest community project will be named Downtown Rockwood! Formerly known as Rockwood Rising, Downtown Rockwood is a four building development project centered around themes of economic revitalization and community. Contact us at info@downtownrockwood for …
Building A Framing Complete
On Thursday, December 5th, RKm Develpment hosted a “Top Out Party” to celebrate the significant construction milestone of completed building framing. Building A, which started construction in June 2019, will be the project’s Business and Innovation Hub, and home to an impressive mix of workforce development and education-related tenants.
Rockwood Construction Breaks Ground
The Rockwood development project celebrated an official groundbreaking on June 12th, 2019 in a celebration that congregated community members, city officials, and development partners alike. The ceremony was widely attended despite record-breaking temperatures, and saw the participation of esteemed guests including Mayor Shane Bemis, Washington County Commissioner Lori Stegmann, and Senator Laurie Monnes-Anderson. With construction …