Vibrant Cities Breaks Ground on North portland Apartments
Multi-family real estate developer Vibrant Cities started construction on the Zeal Lofts in North Portland last month. JMA designed the 6-story building which will include 215 dwelling units, extensive bicycle storage, 35 off-street parking spaces, and three commercial/retail spaces on the ground floor.
“I am honored to be a part of another collaboration between JMA, Seabold Construction, and Vibrant Cities,” said JMA Associate Dirk McCulloch who will see the project through construction. “I appreciate Vibrant Cities' passion for developing community-focused and much needed housing solutions in the Pacific Northwest and look forward to working with them and Seabold Construction once again.”
JMA Associate Dirk McCulloch spoke to the development and construction team at the ground breaking ceremony for the Zeal lofts on October 15th. Photo Credit: T. Seabold Photography
The 108,500 SF apartment building will offer common kitchens and laundry areas, two courtyards, as well as a lounge, fitness area, bike storage space, and dog-washing station.
McCulloch attended the groundbreaking ceremony on October 15th. Attendees received a tour of the nearby Ascend Lofts building which was recently named a finalist for DJC Oregon’s TopProjects competition.









Vibrant Cities- Owner
Seabold Construction- General Contractor
Jackson | Main Architecture- Architect
Cardno- Civil & Landscape Designer
Visser Engineering- Structural Engineer
Insite Group- MEP Engineer
W.B. Wells & Associates, INC. – Surveyor
Lancaster Mobley- Traffic Engineer