This presentation is eligible for 1 AICP CM credit (number #9293302)

The July Urban Design Panel will welcome Travis Dang with SERA Architects in sharing the Canton Grill Redevelopment Project: The Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon’s (APANO) latest in their longstanding placemaking work in the heart of the Jade District.  The Canton Grill first opened in 1944 and was an iconic fixture serving Chinese and American cuisine, cocktails, and late-night karaoke for generations of Portlanders.  APANO acquired the Canton Grill after the restaurant closed in 2022 and plans to develop affordable housing, green space, community space, and a public monument to the legacy of the Canton Grill. 

Speaker

Travis Dang, NOMA, NCARB, LEED AP

Travis is an architect who is passionate about thoughtful placemaking and creating vibrant communities. Collaborative and attentive to the community’s needs, he transforms client’s goals into places that are rooted in a deep understanding of the site, its surrounding context, and the residents’ wellbeing. Travis skillfully guides teams to designs that leave lasting impressions on clients and communities by synthesizing diverse stakeholder input.  Travis is also a Jade District afficionado, having taught wushu and eaten many tasty meals in the Jade.