President and founder of I&E Construction, Karl Ivanov, envisioned growing his community and neighboring cities using the highest level of service and most talented builders. Established in 1992 as a largescale restoration niche, the company soon branched its multi-family and civil divisions - and has since developed over 3,000 multi-family units and 2,500 single-family and commercial lots (creating a circle surrounding Portland, OR, in the past ten years). Seeking out large properties in expanding communities, Marcola Meadows was a bare 100+ acre lot residing within the lush natural beauty of Springfield, Oregon. After 20 years of stagnant growth and four separate entitlements, the city embraced I&E’s vision. Eager for I&E’s passion for enhancing small communities with a history of successful large-scale multi-family developments, Springfield agreed on a five-year scheduled completion period. “We needed to change the zones section-by-section to residential, singlefamily,multi-family, commercial, church and school, due to the previous big box commercial zoning, mitigate wetlands, and maneuver around three creek crossings,” states Ivanov, “but a city that supports the developer makes any project smoother, allowing us to complete one year ahead of schedule.” The development of Marcola Meadows has led to a continued story of growth for this community. 503.655.7933 | WWW.IECON.US 27375 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, OR 97070 As a result, Springfield’s leadership has developed a fantastic relationship with Lane Community College to continue to support the development of the town’s workforce in a way that guarantees its foundation and longevity. IMPACTFUL ENTERPRISES DRIVING GROWTH AND COMMUNITY PRIDE Based on its degree of support, it’s clear that Springfield takes pride in its local businesses, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping the city’s identity and prosperity. One of the town’s most long-standing institutions is Rosboro, a lumber company that develops a mass-produced engineered wood product called the X-Beam. “They’re making a large investment in their plant here. They have been in Springfield pretty much since their inception as a company… this is a community that’s been working for them for decades,” Camp says, referencing the In collaboration with its development community partners and the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Springfield has cultivated a dynamic downtown. This vibrant hub offers chances to immerse in the arts, indulge in incredible food and beverages, and support local businesses through shopping. Karl Ivanov, President & Founder SPRINGF IELD, OR
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