by Eli Spevak | May 13, 2026
Peninsula Park Commons Located directly across the street from Peninsula Park (Portland’s original rose garden!), Peninsula Park Commons was developed in two phases and completed in 2006. This 9-home community includes 6 homes in a 1938 courtyard apartment...
by Eli Spevak | May 13, 2026
Applewood Corner When it came time to sell my partner’s prior home just south of Mt. Tabor, I asked if we could build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the lot first, and she said Yes. This beautiful 1904 farmhouse sat on the corner of an oversized lot that...
by Eli Spevak | May 13, 2026
Ruth’s Cottages Ruth had lived in her small home towards the back of this 50’x100′ lot for decades, gardening the extensive front yard. When she needed to move out for one-level living, we bought it. Instead of scraping the site and building a large...
by Eli Spevak | May 13, 2026
Sabin Green Completed in 2006, this 4-home community consists of 2 primary homes (1 new, 1 remodeled), 2 accessory dwelling units (1 new, 1 converted garage), a cob and straw clay guest house with green roof, and a central courtyard on a 75’x100′ lot in NE...
by Eli Spevak | May 7, 2026
Flora & Ulysses Built in 2019, Flora & Ulysses is a vibrant 22-unit coliving community on two abutting residential lots just off the NE 42nd Ave. mainstreet in the Cully neighborhood. And yes, the name is inspired by Kate DiCamillo’s awesome young...
