Oregon Health & Science University
Christe represented Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in the site planning and entitlement of its Marquam Hill and South Waterfront campus buildings. This work entailed the preparation and City approval of both the Marquam Hill and South Waterfront Plans, each of which is a legislative enactment that amended City policy and zoning code provisions to permit institutional expansion of OHSU within the City of Portland. The zoning code amendments permitted an increase in density, use, and height in the District and approval of parking within the South Waterfront in a Type III CCPR approval. In writing and obtaining approval of the Marquam Hill Plan District, Christe helped OHSU achieve a fundamental and historic shift from a conditional use to a permitted use.
Christe also represented OHSU in the permitting, approval, and appeals that led to the successful development of the Portland Aerial Tram.