Made in Old Town is the next world-class innovation campus for footwear and apparel.

It is a creation engine that is catalyzing a shift in the industry – right in the heart of Portland, the world’s footwear and apparel capital. The project is owned by the Old Town Purpose Trust, which is dedicated to benefitting the Old Town / Chinatown neighborhood.

The Made in Old Town campus provides access to world-class equipment and a deep talent pool across brands, suppliers, and innovators, enabling them to make the next generation of footwear and apparel. Through innovation in sample-making, MiOT pushes the boundaries of technical, aesthetic, and environmental possibilities. 

In total, this mixed use development will encompass 323,000ft2 across nine buildings, including 80,000ft2 of advanced manufacturing and 110,000ft2 of workforce housing. The project will implement best-in-class sustainable adaptive reuse standards across the portfolio. Programs include community and culture-building as well as workforce development and training.

This is where the future is built – at the intersection of craft, community, culture and technology.