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walktober

‘Sidewalk closed’: Portlanders fend for themselves amid building boom

When construction closes part of a street, why are sidewalks the first to go?

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October 23, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

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Time to hit the streets for ‘Walktober’

Have you heard about Walktober? It’s “Three weeks of fun on foot” and it’s in full swing right now. The event is organized by Oregon Walks and it was inspired by Shift’s bike-centric Pedalpalooza that happens each summer. Similar to Pedalpalooza, the event consists of several individual events created and led by community groups and … Read more

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October 21, 2013

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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