In a sign that promoters of new homes in subdivisions miles away from downtown Portland understand the community-building power of bicycling, organizers of the NW Natural Street of Dreams event want attendees to tour the homes by bike.
The long-running event is a showcase of new homes that’s meant to give people ideas and inspiration for their next home project or purchase. This year will be the third year in a row that organizers put on a “Cycle the Street” event.
Cycle the Street is organized by the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland in conjunction with the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). “This unique event,” reads a statement,
“is focused on connecting visitors to the show with the surrounding neighborhood, while encouraging participation in an active and healthy lifestyle. Visitors will be encouraged to bike or walk, rather than drive, to the Street.”
In addition to a $2 discount (off the $12 admission) if you show up on a bike or flash your BTA membership card, there will be booths set up by local tour company Lifecycle Adventures, e-bike retailer Kalkhoff, and Sunset Cycles bike shop.
Cycle the Street is on August 20th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and takes place at the 2011 Street of Dreams site located at 155th Terrace and Bull Mountain Road in Tigard (about 12 miles southwest of downtown Portland). Check out StreetofDreamsPDX.com for more info.