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Better Block PDX

Coming soon: A new protected bike lane on 2nd Ave and a plaza near Voodoo Doughnuts

The fire started by Better Block PDX keeps on burning.

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June 9, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

75 Comments


Lovers of great streets: Better Broadway needs our help

Don’t let the haters speak for all of us.

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May 13, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

33 Comments


Dispatch from Better Broadway: More bike parking, better auto parking, a transit island video and more

It’s working even better now.

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May 10, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

47 Comments


‘Better Broadway’ is off and running: Here’s what it looks like so far

The gutsiest tactical urbanism project Portland has ever seen is officially underway.

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May 9, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

99 Comments


The making of Better Broadway (photos)

Inner NE Broadway was transformed by volunteers yesterday.

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May 9, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

30 Comments


Next week’s ‘Better Broadway’ trial aims for better shopping environment

The May 9-15 design will add temporary crosswalk markings and traffic islands as well as in-street cafe seating.

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May 6, 2016

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

31 Comments


Better Naito organizers urge patience as lane gets used as loading zone

Is it Better Naito or Better Truck Loading Zone?

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May 4, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

55 Comments


We need your help (tonight!) to make a ‘Better Broadway’

The Better Broadway project is one of the most ambitious temporary space activation projects ever attempted in a US city. If it is successful the door will be opened to an entirely new narrative in Portland around auto space on our busiest roads. The scope of the project is ambitious. From NE 24th to 7th … Read more

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May 4, 2016

Kiel Johnson / Go By Bike


With Naito transformed, Better Block launches its biggest summer yet

The largest temporary street transformation in America is just one-third of their summer plans.

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May 3, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

35 Comments


City will bring back “Better Naito” for three months starting in May

It works, so why not?

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April 26, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

29 Comments


Better Block volunteers prep for Broadway and Burnside demos in May and June

Dozens of volunteers are now meeting weekly to plan temporary human-friendly makeovers of Northeast Broadway and the Burnside Bridge.

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April 20, 2016

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

15 Comments


Better Block’s 2016 street demos will reimagine Burnside Bridge, Broadway, PNCA

You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

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February 19, 2016

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

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