The building housing longtime local cafe Espresso Roma is scheduled for demolition to make way for a new apartment building.
East 13th Avenue near the University of Oregon has rapidly evolved with high-rise student housing developments over the past few years, and a new project planned for the area maintains the trend.
Demolition permits have been filed for several buildings at 13th Avenue and Alder Street, including the building that houses Espresso Roma and the site of the former Maple Garden restaurant. Site plans and application materials submitted to the City of Eugene indicate that Dave’s Hot Chicken at 1285 Alder St. will remain, as will The Webfoot Bar and Grill at 839 E. 13th Avenue…