Albina Vision Trust secures federal ‘Reconnecting Communities’ grant
It’s another step forward for the nonprofit’s ambitious plans for the Rose Quarter.
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Oregon Humanities Pedalpalooza ride tells Portland’s ‘civic love’ stories
Given all the rumors of Portland’s downfall, it can be hard to remember there are so many people who love this city and actively work to make it a better place for everyone. Oregon Humanities wanted to highlight some of the ways people show their love for Portland, and what better way than a Pedalpalooza … Read more
Activists wary as City of Portland plans vote to re-start work on I-5 Rose Quarter project
After years of back and forth between the City of Portland and the Oregon Department of Transportation on the plan to widen I-5 at the Rose Quarter in Portland, a negotiation may be back on the table. At today’s Portland City Council meeting, the city will adopt an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with ODOT to provide … Read more
Albina Vision pulls support for I-5 Rose Quarter project
Huge news from the Portland Mercury and Willamette Week: The nonprofit Albina Vision Trust has decided it will no longer support the Oregon Department of Transportation’s I-5 Rose Quarter project and they will no longer participate in an advisory role. In a tweet posted today, reporter Blair Stevnick wrote, “Albina Vision Trust is withdrawing from … Read more
Wheeler, Peterson seize Albina Vision as justification for I-5 freeway expansion
Metro President Lynn Peterson and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler have found a politically convenient way out of the predicament posed by the very unpopular I-5 Rose Quarter Project: the Albina Vision plan. Drowning in a sea of controversy around the idea of expanding a freeway through our central city, both leaders have made this plan … Read more
Albina Vision Trust adds voice to growing concerns over ODOT’s I-5 project with call for full EIS
Lids and mere ‘lip service’ to the community are sticking points.
Pressure builds on ODOT as new concerns surface around I-5 Rose Quarter project
More bad news for ODOT.