PBOT will manage new food truck program to activate downtown sidewalks
A welcome shift that will create new destinations and spur foot traffic.
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Fire under Steel Bridge sparks renewed push for skatepark
You could say a fire has been lit under this project.
Downtown Portland’s O’Bryant Square poised for demolition, rebirth
O’Bryant Square has been fenced-off for five years due to its structurally unsound parking facility.
Irving and Colonel Summers among parks losing their lights and lampposts
A dozen parks will lose light.
Springwater Corridor closed between Portland and Sellwood – UPDATED
A popular, three-mile section of the Springwater Corridor path is closed this morning. It’s unclear which agency is responsible or how long the closure will last. Photos tweeted by BikePortland readers this morning show a Portland Parks truck and what looks to be a park ranger along with “STREET CLOSED” signage at the main entrances … Read more
Parks budget cuts loom over Gateway Green bike park
Build it and then starve it of operating funds.
Man suffers serious injuries in collision with skateboarder on Springwater Corridor path
Safety features were added in 2015 for this exact reason.
City announces new director of Portland Parks and Recreation
She has over 20 years experience with NYC Parks.
City says e-bike use on park paths is a violation, but it’s not enforced
You’re breaking the law, but you probably won’t get caught.