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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.