26-02-2025
Portland's Lan Su Chinese Garden begins ‘new chapter' with Old Town expansion
PORTLAND, Ore. () – Celebrating its 25th year in the Rose City, Lan Su Chinese Garden announced plans to expand in the Old Town neighborhood.
The expansion will take place on a neighboring lot on Portland's Block 24, between Northwest Flanders and Glisan Streets featuring new classrooms, meeting rooms, an art gallery, demonstration kitchen and performance spaces.
Lan Su also unveiled plans for outdoor spaces with plazas and greenhouses.
Lan Su said the expansion will increase their cultural footprint and community programming for generations to come.
'Just as the opening of Lan Su transformed Old Town nearly 25 years ago, we believe this expansion will transform how we serve the community for generations to come,' said Lan Su Executive Director Elizabeth Nye.
'This expansion would allow us to welcome more visitors, host larger school groups and create exhibition spaces showcasing the richness of Chinese culture and the (Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander) experience,' Nye continued.
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Lan Su is working with an architectural team, including Gene Sandoval of ZGF, who recently completed Portland International Airport's redesign.
While project planning is underway, Lan Su has started a public/private capital campaign to fundraise for the project.
The expansion plans come as Lan Su Chinese Garden sees more than 100,000 visitors every year and partners with over 200 individuals and community organizations for cultural events.
'Lan Su has always been more than just a garden,' Nye said. 'It is a gathering place for a thriving community—a space where stories are shared, connections are made, and culture is celebrated. And now, we stand at the threshold of an exciting new chapter: a time of expansion.'
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