Debate over street plaza revolves around costs and public benefits, PBOT says
Fenwick Plaza might live on, but it would be the only public street plaza in Kenton.
street plazas
Kenton business owner fights to save carfree street plaza
This could be a test case for how PBOT builds out a citywide plaza program.
New Keller Auditorium plans include carfree 3rd Avenue plaza
This would be a perfect place for a plaza and should be a no-brainer.
City brings live music to street plazas all month long
The goal is to add even more reasons to visit the plazas and keep them vibrant into fall and winter.
How a young urbanist turned a slip lane into Portland’s newest plaza
He thought the idea was too radical, but his timing was perfect.
PBOT wants input on future plans for outdoor dining program
Weigh in on PBOT’s Healthy Business Permit program.
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.
Abundance of ‘third places’ make Dutch cities more enjoyable
Yesterday I wrote about Amsterdam’s effort to replace on-street car parking spots with urban greenery and bike parking, an initiative partly meant to create more public spaces in the city for people to enjoy. And as I pointed out in that story, residents of Amsterdam’s city center are not necessarily wanting for urban parks as … Read more
Downtown plaza gets federal funding boost as PBOT eyes more violence interventions citywide
“Plazas like these will help us make Portland a more inclusive, equitable place, and help grow our small businesses and cultural destinations.” – Jo Ann Hardesty, city commissioner When the pandemic threatened to shutter local restaurants that didn’t have the space for patrons to safely spread out while eating and drinking, some were able to … Read more
Mt. Scott-Arleta residents celebrate vibrant plaza on formerly violent street
“This slip lane was being used for drive-bys and a lot of violent activities.” – Nadine Salama, resident It’s rare that a sitting Portland city commissioner will dance at a public event. Rarer still when it’s in the middle of what used to be a street known for regular shootings and traffic-related violence. But that’s … Read more
New plaza springs up in former slip lane at SE 72nd and Woodstock
“Seeing the slip lane closed, the traffic calmer, and more people walking about and enjoying our neighborhood has left me with a renewed sense of hope.” – Nadine Salama, resident What began on a wish list from neighbors has become a reality. This week transportation commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty announced the latest development in her … Read more
