Under Construction

Nathaniel C. Hartley, owner, Professional Lath and Plaster, LLC shows off his company's finished plaster work on the 21st floor of the 3720 condos under construction in the South Waterfront district to State Rep. Chip Shields. Hartley, who recently returned to Portland after 20 years spent in the Bay area, received a loan from Albina Community Bank to finance his business venture. Shields was instrumental in arranging Hartley's loan, a requirement of Hoffman Construction, the project's contractor, to get the job. Shields says Hoffman has been so impressed with Hartley's work they're recommending him for another job under a different contractor in the South Waterfront district.