Business Center

-Community Development-

Project Contact: Brandon Seitz       Financial Contact: Melissa Ince

DESCRIPTION

The Umatilla Business Center and associated improvements will take up the greater park of a city block, with the exception of a warehouse on the southwest corner that will not be impacted by this project. The full Business Center including building, site and street improvements form a major component of the Umatilla Civic Center Master Plan. The project will include re-purposing an old Post Office, purchased by the city, and the construction of an addition to the Post Office. A two-story addition will be built immediately north of and adjoining the old Post Office forming an 11,500 sf mixed use facility fronting 6th Street. The city anticipates a total construction cost of $7.8 million dollars. Staff has applied for funds to assist with this project from Economic Development Administration, State of Oregon and Umatilla County. City has also reserved ARPA funds for this project.

Why it's needed-The goal of the Business Center is to energize the downtown and create a true city center composed of civic facilities, office & supporting functions, street & urban open space improvements and cultural event offering. The Business Center will offer incubator space designed to be leased for 1-3 years by emerging small businesses at below-market value.  

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