Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Will the renovation of HT West feature one all-user locker room for everyone, or three separate locker rooms: men’s, women’s, and all-user?

HT West will feature one all-user locker area to allow a greater number of people to access the facility at any given time, distributing wait times equitably. The new all-user facility will include areas for private showering, changing, and toileting, in addition to an open area for locker storage. The building will also maintain two gender-specific enclosed rooms that include private showering/changing/toileting spaces with a locker storage area.

Can you share examples of other all-user locker rooms to provide a better sense of how these work?

Yes. Please see the links below for selected examples of completed all-user locker rooms:

• University of Washington Intramural Activities Building (IMA)
• Gardiner Middle School (Oregon, US)
• Rosemont Aquatic Center (Quebec, Canada)
• Portland Building (Oregon, US)

Will the fitness center be open during the renovations of HT West?

Yes, the fitness center will remain open and accessible. The hours can be found on the Sylvania fitness facility schedule page.

Will the gymnasium be open during construction?

The gymnasium will remain open during the fall, winter, and spring quarters. The gym will not be accessible during summer 2025 while the floors are refinished and mechanical systems are upgraded.

Will I be able to access the weight room during renovations?

The weight room will be open for class use during renovations of HT West.

Are showers available elsewhere on campus?

Yes, one all-user shower is available on the second floor of HT, and gender-specific showers are available in the Automotive Metals (AM) building.

Who do I contact if I have a question?

For renovation-related questions, please contact the Office of Planning & Capital Construction at planningandcapitalconstruction@pcc.edu.

In case of an emergency, contact PCC Public Safety at 971-722-4444. For non-urgent safety concerns, contact 971-722-4902 or publsafe@pcc.edu.

When will the project be completed?

The HT West renovation project is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2026.

Will parking be impacted?

We do not anticipate parking to be impacted. Occasionally, building materials will be delivered in the early morning hours and construction personnel will be onsite to direct traffic as needed. Please be aware of posted signage during these short-term events.

Where can we change clothes for physical education classes?

There will be temporary changing rooms and lockers set up on the first floor of the HT building. Additionally, there are lockers available outside the gymnasium on the second floor.