The Portland Design Commission has approved the modernization of Portland Public Schools’ Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School. PPS selected Bora Architecture for the building design and site plan and Hoffman Construction as the project’s contractor.

The Portland Design Commission conducted a Design Advice Request meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, for the Ida B. Wells Modernization. Commissioners reviewed site plan and design alterations for the new Ida B. Wells High School building, which will replace the existing building. Portland Public Schools selected Bora for the building design and site plan and Hoffman Construction as the project’s contractor.