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A Parkway for Damascus?
After introducing us to the Sunrise Corridor, Lynn now has an alternative for us to consider. A parkway. Here’s a handout on the concept (PDF, 283K) that was distributed at some of the community meetings.
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Architect Weighs in on Transit Mall
Over at Portland Architecture, architect Rick Potestio weighs in on the Urban Design aspects of the Transit Mall project. His conclusion: a subway is the best answer. Short of that, put both north- and south-bound trains on Sixth Ave, with a few key blocks underground. And he mentions bike culture in Amsterdam…
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Transit Mall Discussion Shifts to Columbia/Jefferson
The Transit Mall is back in the news this morning, with a Trib article on the impact to Columbia and Jefferson. So I have two questions to propose for discussion today: 1) If we assume that the current plan is going forward (all indications are the decision is not going to get revisited by any…
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City Council Members Support Transit Mall Plan
This morning’s Oregonian (sorry, the article is not online) reports that Mayor Potter and Transportation Commissioner Sam Adams support continuing the Transit Mall plan following yesterdays presentation to the steering committee. Adams’ quote: I have been looking for the fatal flaw that would cause me to recommend a delay, and I have not found it.
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Help Sam Figure Out the Columbia Crossing
Over at commissionersam.com, the commish is asking about options on the Columbia Crossing. Head over there and help educate him!