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Request for Applications for Commercial Building Lease:

Artist & Maker Studios, Gallery (Retail),
and Classroom/Meeting Space

Over the last 20 years, Hillsboro has prioritized Downtown's revitalization. The arts have been an integral part of the strategy to support a vibrant, connected, welcoming community and a thriving local economy.

The City of Hillsboro ("City") is soliciting interested persons or entities to submit an application for the sub-lease of the Plaza Terrace Building located at: 136 SE 3rd Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123 (the "Facility") owned by Zurbrugg/McKinney and leased by the City.

The facility provides a unique opportunity for an independent organization to sublease the space and contribute to the vitality and creativity of Hillsboro’s Downtown, Cultural Arts District, and community at large.

The City’s initial investment in the renovation of this privately owned property was guided by the Hillsboro Downtown Renaissance Plan’s objectives to:

  • Create space and opportunities for artists and makers to practice their craft in Hillsboro.

  • Benefit the cultural and economic landscape and vibrancy of Downtown.

  • Contribute to the revitalization of Downtown through the strengths of arts and culture.

Related goal:

  • Activate the storefront space six days a week during daytime hours.

The City of Hillsboro is soliciting applications to sublease this space to an arts organization that can become an active participant in the arts and small business community in Hillsboro.

Deadline for proposals is Monday, September 30 at 5:00 pm.

Take a Virtual Tour of the Space

Request for Applications for Commercial Building Lease:

Artist & Maker Studios, Gallery (Retail),
and Classroom/Meeting Space

Over the last 20 years, Hillsboro has prioritized Downtown's revitalization. The arts have been an integral part of the strategy to support a vibrant, connected, welcoming community and a thriving local economy.

The City of Hillsboro ("City") is soliciting interested persons or entities to submit an application for the sub-lease of the Plaza Terrace Building located at: 136 SE 3rd Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123 (the "Facility") owned by Zurbrugg/McKinney and leased by the City.

The facility provides a unique opportunity for an independent organization to sublease the space and contribute to the vitality and creativity of Hillsboro’s Downtown, Cultural Arts District, and community at large.

The City’s initial investment in the renovation of this privately owned property was guided by the Hillsboro Downtown Renaissance Plan’s objectives to:

  • Create space and opportunities for artists and makers to practice their craft in Hillsboro.

  • Benefit the cultural and economic landscape and vibrancy of Downtown.

  • Contribute to the revitalization of Downtown through the strengths of arts and culture.

Related goal:

  • Activate the storefront space six days a week during daytime hours.

The City of Hillsboro is soliciting applications to sublease this space to an arts organization that can become an active participant in the arts and small business community in Hillsboro.

Deadline for proposals is Monday, September 30 at 5:00 pm.

Take a Virtual Tour of the Space

  • This application has closed.

    Application

    Criteria 

    A person or entity interested in leasing the Facility must submit an application to the City containing the following information: 

    1. Contact Info: Name, address, contact information, and the name of the primary contact concerning the application.

    2. Clearly describe the proposed use of the Facility. 

    3. Describe how your proposed use of the space contributes to Hillsboro’s quality of life and economic vitality.

    4. Previous experience. 

    5. Provide a business plan or capabilities of leasing the Facility for the terms of the lease, including: 

    • Expenses: Insurance coverage, utilities, your proposed monthly lease amount, and Washington County property taxes. 

    • Revenue: Proposed studio rental rates, as applicable: memberships, retail sales, education space activation, and rentals. 

    Application Evaluation 

    All submitted applications which conform to the criteria will be evaluated. Any award will be made to the proposer whose application will serve the City’s and community's best interests. Without otherwise limiting the generality of the immediately preceding sentence, City may apply the following criteria, not necessarily listed in order of importance, when evaluating proposals: (a) thoroughness and completeness of proposal; (b) responsiveness to proposal requirement's; (c) financial resources, history, and feasibility of the proposed use(s); (d) compatibility of proposed use(s) with surrounding businesses.  

    Preference will be given to businesses, or nonprofits; and proposals that: 

    • Provide a public benefit.  

    • Support the vitality of Downtown and the Cultural Arts Districts. 

    • Activate the storefront space six days a week during daytime hours. 

    • Participate in the monthly Hillsboro Art Walk now in its 17th year. 

    • Support the City’s commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.  

    • Support goals identified in resident driven plans including Hillsboro 2035, the Cultural Arts Action Plan, Downtown Renaissance Plan, and Downtown Framework Plan.  

    • Provide a viable business plan, including reserves.  

    Lease 

    City will enter into a sublease with the selected proposer(s) concerning the Facility. The lease will be available to start, but does not need to start, on November 1, 2024. 

    The sublease will contain terms and conditions required under applicable law and will otherwise be in form and content satisfactory to the City. Without otherwise limiting the generality of the immediately preceding sentence, the lease will include terms and conditions concerning, among other things, acceptable use of the Facility, rent, minimum insurance requirements, compliance with laws, indemnification, and tenant representations and warranties. The sublease will last one year, with an option to renew annually up to five years provided the sublease agreement in in good standing. 

    Thank you for your submissions!
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