Unanimous council vote makes way for high rise in downtown Portland
The 18-story, 190-foot building at Temple and Federal streets, which still faces review by the historic preservation and planning boards, would surpass Franklin Towers by 15 feet to become the state's tallest building.
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This digital rendering shows the proposed 18-story apartment building, right of center. It would be taller than any building in Portland, including the 13-story One City Center, at left of center in this image.
Courtesy of Redfern Properties/Ryan Senatore Architecture
The Portland City Council voted unanimously Monday to grant a zoning change for a downtown high rise that would become the tallest building in the state – a title that currently belongs to Franklin Towers.