Block 216

Block 216 is a modern tower in downtown Portland with 35 floors that combines residential units, office space, retail shops, and a Ritz-Carlton hotel all in one building. The structure stretches about 460 feet tall and significantly shapes the city's downtown profile with its scale and presence.

The building began construction in 2019 on the former site of the Alder Street food cart pod, which had been a notable part of downtown Portland for many years. This development represents the ongoing transformation of the city's core as older street vending spaces give way to new mixed-use buildings.

The Flock Food Hall on the ground floor brings together ten local food vendors and showcases the city's diverse culinary traditions as well as businesses owned by people from underrepresented communities. Visitors can experience Portland's food culture by sampling the different types of cuisine available in this shared space.

The building is easily accessible by public transportation and has multiple entrances that lead to its different areas including the food hall, shops, and hotel. Visitors should enter through the street level to explore the Flock Food Hall and retail options before moving through other sections of the complex.

This structure ranks as Portland's fifth-tallest building and houses the first Ritz-Carlton hotel to open anywhere in the Pacific Northwest region. The hotel's arrival marked a significant moment for the city's hospitality offerings and luxury accommodations landscape.