The Sitka, the latest addition to Portland's River District palette of affordable housing, presents a new sense of public space while continuing the mid-block public court yard and passageway concept at the Bridgeport Condominiums to the south also designed by KLA.
A rich palette of native plants, curving forms and varying paving types create a relaxed social environment. Furnishings offer residents and the local community opportunities to enjoy the native garden atmosphere. The landscape freely winds its way between the building and embraces the public promenade. Steel trellis elements at terraces and building entries help create a pedestrian scale courtyard.
