NW “Digging deep, p. 3 p. 11 p. 12 COVID meets Shining a light” Vision with Surprise Civic no strings high-rise Life assignment INSIDE INSIDE JANUARY 2021/ VOLUME 34, NO. 5 FREE SERVING PORTLAND’S NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOODS SINCE 1986 nwexaminer Pearl volunteers find ever-smaller ways to help Cigarette butts collected, counted, turned into household products
By Allan Classen household products. ortland’s “city that The program was launched works” slogan may draw by Pearl resident Dave Mitchell, Pmore scoffs than salutes who saw a cigarette recepta- these days, but one corner of cle in a freeway rest stop in the dominion is doing its part. California in 2016 and thought The Pearl District Neighborhood something like it was needed Association has been picking up in his own neighborhood. His trash, painting over graffiti, pro- research eventually led him to viding pet waste stations and a New Jersey firm called Ter- patrolling its streets on its own raCycle, which not only sold dime for more than a decade, and receptacles but operated a com- its mission keeps expanding. prehensive program employed The association’s latest liva- in Seattle, Pittsburgh, and other bility initiative—collecting cig- cities around the United States arette butts—may be the purest and Canada. example to date of identifying Mitchell was off to a good Linda Witt (L-R), Chris Mackovjak, Tom Biller, John Gillette and James Gulick ready for duty. Other a problem, crafting a solution, start, but the city that works regulars on the Pearl District Neighborhood Association Cigarette Butt team not pictured are Walter raising private dollars and then didn’t make his job easy. It took Kuncio, David Mitchell and Judie Dunken. Photo by Nathan Jundt creating an ongoing program to almost a year to get approv- fix it. To top it off, the used butts al from the city to mount the 100 of them across the district. City Concern workers empty the are shipped off to a plant in Chi- receptacles on sidewalk sign bins on a weekly basis. cago, where they are remanufac- posts. The receptacles aren’t Progress stalled when it tured into backpacks for chil- cheap—$100—so PDNA had to was learned that it would cost PDNA’s broad shoulders came dren, shopping bags and other raise about $10,000 to spread $25,000 a year to have Central to the rescue. The association Continued on page 6 Bridge to Forest Park appeals to Montgomery Park developer By Allan Classen state 405 later this month. edestrian bridges are And developers of Mont- big in Portland these gomery Park envision a Pdays. A year ago, the pedestrian bridge over Barbara Walker Crossing Northwest Wardway Street taking the Wildwood Trail to connect residents, work- over West Burnside Street ers and tourists to a prom- was dedicated with danc- ised urban hub near the For- ers, dignitaries and music. est Park entrance at Lower Crowds are expected to Macleay Park. watch cranes raise the span “We understand the real of the long-awaited Flan- benefit to creating a public ders Crossing over Inter- gateway to Forest Park that Continued on page 5 Fryer’s Quality Pie Shop - circa 1980s Of Characters and Cream Pies -When Salvation Was Just Down the Street
By Harry Cummins To true believers and searchers years ago. It describes an all-night n 1992, despite a fevered cult- alike, this brightly lit coffee shop odyssey, an assignment filled like following, Fryer’s Qual- with the rotating sign out front with characters and cream pies, ity Pie Shop on the corner was a spellbinding beacon in and if it weren’t for my stained I the Northwest night, a veritable reporter’s notebook in front of me, of Northwest 23rd and Marshall. shuttered its doors forever. Once lost and found department for the I could not actually swear it really a neighborhood’s all-night thera- human spirit. For over 50 years, happened in just the way I am py and redemption emporium, it the “QP” was a place where peo- about to tell. ple found much more than the has remained vacant ever since. 8:30 p.m. marquee or menu claimed. Some say society’s current ills can I walk through the front door be directly traced to its demise, What follows is a retelling of a and notice a man with a flashlight and to places just like it all across true account, first appearing in peering into a plastic cage. Like America. the pages of the NW Examiner 33 Continued on page 14 SW Park Place SW Fairview Circus NW Thurman St SW 18th Place NW Thurman St NW Vaughn St Victor Noble Jones NW 22nd Ave Roberts and Roberts Architect Marvin Witt Architect 1910 Craftsman Duplex Frank Blachly Architect David Giulietti Architect Emil Schacht Architect Architects
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2 Northwest Examiner, JANUARY 2021 / nwexaminer.com Editor’s Turn BY ALLAN CLASSEN | EDITOR & PUBLISHER A vision for sale
ormer City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly a visioning process involving representatives of tried to wipe out Portland’s neighborhood the 11 neighborhood associations in the coalition. Fsystem. She lost the battle, despite fighting A summary of a board retreat held last January feverishly through her last month in office. Still, listed the need to “focus on the bigger picture” she may have won the war. rather than being “neighborhood association Portland’s neighborhood associations will con- focused.” tinue to exist, just as they did before the city inau- The document emphasized collaborating with gurated the pioneering Office of Neighborhood other kinds of organizations and adding board Involvement in 1975. But the unique mechanism seats for those not representing neighborhood and culture whereby the city funded the associa- associations. tions’ work at arm’s length to preserve their political independence has largely collapsed. One suggested goal for the coalition was to “reappropriate your privilege to benefit others.” I’m sorry, The idea that public funding could come with- The staff also recommended “center[ing] indige- out strings was dicey from the start. Like parents neighbors, but nous knowledge.” underwriting a college education for their off- my hands are spring while telling them they can be anything These were presented as discussion items, not tied. they want to be, the line can be crossed before approved policies, but the direction is clear. either side realizes it. Importantly, the thinking came from NWNW staff. Portland’s noble experiment in promoting grass- The visioning project manager wrote of the need roots democracy failed, in my view, when hardly to “give them [Visioning Committee members] the a remnant remembered what a fragile con- extra buy-in that is needed to sell this all to the cept it was. board.” It was done in by the philosophy of Portland neighborhood leaders are mostly lib- “Think globally. Act locally,” an anodyne eral, tolerant folks who take seriously charges of slogan not actually applied in this instance exclusivity and of not involving enough minori- but one that I’ll use to make a point. ties. They accept this line of criticism and vow to Thinking globally is about address- work harder to overcome racism and inequality. ing the great issues affecting all people—world These values embody the right way to behave peace, racial justice, inequality and climate and to conduct business, but they are not the cen- change. A global perspective leading to personal tral mission of the coalition. The legal duty of the action on these earth-changing challenges should coalition board is to represent the interests of the be each of our responsibility. neighborhood associations who are its members. Ironically, it may also be a recipe for dysfunc- That’s what a coalition is. And the primary duty tion when applied to the more mundane, practical of each association in the coalition is to represent purposes of neighborhood associations, which its citizen members and amplify their voice in are at their best when they unite folks around raising agreed-upon concerns. common concerns and community build- I am not expressing anything original or contro- ing activities. Discussion of partisan versial. These bedrock principles are not dressed loyalties is the last thing they need. up in cutting-edge rhetoric, nor do they need to Eudaly injected divisive glob- be. Revising mission statements should not be al-scale rhetoric into the equation but about selling the notion that an organization is could not convince voters that the something other than what it is. neighborhood activists doing little things to make their communities safe, clean, aware and Turning an organization inside out, spinning connected were the bad guys. it around and sending it off in a new direction is what Eudaly tried to do with Portland’s neigh- Despite this, staff at coalition offices are car- borhood system. There is no call for another spin rying on as if she had won the election and that cycle at the local level. We could use some bal- they should continue to take marching orders ance and clear thinking. If you don’t know who from her. Neighbors West/Northwest staff initiated you are, you don’t know where you are going. n
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lege, Smith College in Massachu- formed improvisation comedy at She graduated from Alvernia Barbara Council setts, Columbia University in the Brody Theater in Northwest High School in 1946 and attended Barbara Jean Council, who grew New York and the University of Portland and at the Portland medical business college. She up in Northwest Portland and Oregon. She married Lt. William Underground Graduate School. worked at Loretto Hospital as a attended local schools, died Sept. Browne in 1942 and joined him She volunteered at the Displaced medical stenographer. She mar- 17 of liver failure at age 70. Bar- in the Philippines after World Pet Rescue shelter in Vernonia. ried Angelo Colasurdo in 1951, bara Peterson was born June 3, War II. After the war, they moved She is survived by her sister, and they moved to Portland in 1950, and attended Chapman Ele- to Oregon and bought a home in Kathy Strahm. 1955. She was president of the mentary School and Lincoln High West Slope, where she lived for Portland Opera Guild and sang in School. She attended Chabot over 60 years. In 1983, she mar- the choirs at St. Thomas More Community College in Hayward, ried Donald Cutting. They were Eric Hoffman and St. John Fisher Catholic Calif., and the University of Cal- avid travelers and outdoors peo- churches, where she was a mem- ple who volunteered for the Eric Howard Irwin ber. She was also a member of St. ifornia, Santa Barbara, majoring Hoffman, Hillside in political science. She married Mycological Society, which stud- Birgitta and St. Elizabeth of Hun- ies fungi. She is survived by her neighborhood res- gary Catholic churches. She is Michael Council in 1975; they ident, died Dec. 7 divorced. She returned to Port- sons, William Browne and Gor- survived by her husband, Angelo; don Browne; and two grandchil- at age 63 of multi- daughters, Jeanine Ierulli and land in 1987. She worked for A. ple myeloma. He G. Edwards Investments. She was dren. Elizabeth Colasurdo, Marita was born April Ingalsbe, Terese Stassinos, Celeste active in community and polit- 22, 1957, in Port- ical groups and volunteered for Colasurdo, Christine Colasurdo; land, the grandson of Lee Hawley sons, John, Bernie and Michael; SMART Reading. She is survived Hoffman, who founded Hoffman by her daughter, Michelle Coun- sisters, Barbara Boril, Josephine Marilyn M. Divine Construction Co. He graduated Lopez, Anne Macalik and Gerry cil; sister, Audell Osgood; and from Lincoln High School in 1975 brother, John Peterson. Marilyn Marie Bandera; 21 grandchildren; and Divine, owner and and received a bachelor’s degree 10 great-grandchildren. stylist at Leepin’ in construction engineering man- Lizards Hair Place agement at Oregon State Univer- Joan B. Cutting in Goose Hollow, sity in 1979 and an MBA at Dart- Joan Browne Cut- died Nov. 28 at mouth University. He married ting, a teacher for age 61. She was Janice Kelleher in 1983, and they Death Notices moved to Portland in 1984, where many years at born in Idaho James A. Schlueter, 87, 35-year he worked at Hoffman Construc- Ad copy & layoutAinsworth for NW Examiner and adsFalls, to run Idaho. in January She &attended February Idaho 2021 employee at Consolidated Freight- Chapman schools, Falls High School and Idaho State tion for 36 years. He oversaw con- ways. V3 draft of 12-13-20.died Oct. Same 30 size at ageads as was used in January and February 2020.struction Area is limited of Park Avenue West, University before moving to Gloria Bacharach, 96, manager of to 5”w x 4” high99. Joan Chrystall Eugene in 1981. The salon opened Twelve | West and the Portland Art Museum North Wing. He was the Judaica Shop at Neveh Shalom was born Oct. 21, on Northwest 21st Avenue in for 20 years. 1921, in Portland. She attended 1997 and moved to Southwest a member of the Oregon State Lincoln High School, Reed Col- 19th Avenue in 2012. She per- University Foundation board as well as the Portland Racquet Club, Mount Bailey Boys ski group and the Skyline Trail Rid- ers. He is survived by his wife, Janice; daughter, Karine; son Brennen; mother, Jean Irwin Hoff- The Northwest Examiner man; sisters, Joan Hoffman, Susan publishes obituaries of people Hoffman and Sally Miller. who lived, worked or had other Cultural Center Annual Membership Meeting Slated for February 16, 2021 substantial connections to our readership area, which includes The Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center (NNCC) will hold its annual membership meeting at Northwest Portland, Goose 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Because of COVID related restrictions, the meeting will take place as a Zoom hosted teleconference. 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Architectural images depicting a trailhead lodge and pedestrian bridge to nearby Forest Park were prominent features in initial plans to redevelop the Montgomery Park site. Source: Unico Properties’ Montgomery Park Master Plan, May 2020.
"Bridge" cont'd from page 1 doesn’t currently exist,” said Cody Last month, PP&R spokesper- McNeal, development manager for son Mark Ross confirmed that the Unico Properties. bureau “has not made any com- A trailhead lodge at the east end mitments regarding any potential of the bridge, where the current future change to nearby properties parking lot would be replaced by of the park. PP&R will evaluate midrise housing and shops, was and prioritize investments through also pictured in a presentation many lenses, including equity, released last June. environmental impact, funding, capacity, and the nature and scope “We’d like to help establish a of any ongoing care which would pedestrian bridge that offers direct be needed, including traffic and linkage to the incredible natu- usage patterns involving people ral resource that is Forest Park,” and/or vehicles.” more than a bridge to Forest Park said. “There’s not much chance of McNeal said. is dedicated land for a park where that in Lower Macleay.” n Unico spokesperson Erica Perez there’s play structures and people The project may depend on pub- would not even confirm that the Comment on nwexaminer.com can sit on the grass,” Schaefer lic funding. bridge is part of the company’s or email: [email protected] “We feel the best way to deliv- current thinking. She called the er that bridge is a public/private May renderings “very outdated partnership,” McNeal said. “We and highly conceptual.” have no other details or updates The bridge may go the way of on the bridge at this time, but we Chris Jordan the Con-way canals, which were look forward to working with pub- AVP | Consumer Mortgage Consultant prominently featured in ini- lic organizations and agencies to tial renderings of Con-way Inc.’s Retail Home Loans explore this concept.” redevelopments plans centered at Portland Parks & Recreation is Northwest 21st and Raleigh streets Direct | 503.970.1286 aware of the scheme, which was in 2007. The canals promptly dis- Efax | 503.395.2809 discussed at the July meeting of appeared from future documents. the Parks Board. 5500 SW Meadows, suite 160 Though neighbors share Uni- Lake Oswego OR 97035 “There are plans introduced for co’s appreciation of the 5,200-acre [email protected] a new entrance to Forest Park, semi-wilderness park, they worry NMLS #229632 but it may be years off,” minutes that Unico wants to turn it into a of that meeting state. “The new marketing asset while diminishing Multiple Jumbo financing options available streetcar expansion from the Hol- its fragile ecosystem. lywood District to Montgomery Janet Schaefer, a co-founder of Park would increase transit access to Forest Park. [PP&R Capital Plan- Friends of Wallace Park, is con- ning Manager] Lauren McGuire cerned about possible overuse of clarified there are no plans yet Forest Park. within the bureau to support that “Because of the increase in num- plan.” bers of people, what is needed far www.unionbank.com/cjordan
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Far left: David Mitchell (left) and Chris Mackovjak make the rounds regularly to check on and repair broken receptacles. Left: James Gulick (left) and John Gillette empty a receptacle. Photo by Nathan Jundt
"Pearl volunteers" cont'd from page 1 “It’s pretty smelly,” he said. “Cigarette butts are unteers and now has eight. that had acquired, placed and raised $25,000 annu- not pleasant to deal with.” ally for hauling of refuse from public trash cans in Volunteers learn about the lives of fellow com- the Pearl for seven years (until persuading the city Recently he reached into a receptacle and nicked munity members and notice when normal rhythms to take over the service in 2019) was not going to be his finger on an uncapped hypodermic needle, change. They know where smokers gather and often tripped up by tiny cigarette butts. necessitating a visit to an urgent care center and get thank yous from smokers who appreciate the follow-up tests for HIV and hepatitis. receptacles. With about 90 volunteers already picking up trash as part of PDNA’s Clean Teams and serving on Why does he do it? “We know our neighborhood so well,” Dunken said. foot patrols, Mitchell found a handful ready to add “I’m pleased with the results,” he said. “It gives The program provides rare insights into another cigarette butts removal to their resumes. Soon they me a certain degree of pleasure to walk it and see side of life in the Pearl. The butt receptacles are divided the district into the Northern 24, the Central that it looks nice.” sometimes stolen or vandalized, a puzzling finding 16 and the Parks 20. Judie Dunken, chair of the PDNA Livability Com- that has led team members to suspect that desperate Jim Gulick and Walter Kuncio tackle the 24-block mittee, said, “People are just mad to pick up trash smokers are extracting the remaining tobacco in the northern zone, Linda Witt is in charge of the Central these days. A couple of these guys are scientists and stubs for a few truly recycled drags. 16 and John Gillette covers the Parks 20. they just love this. It may seem menial to some, but While the livability programs were built mostly on Gillette, 81, a retired psychiatrist from California, I think it’s meaningful.” retirees, Dunken said younger people and those from makes his rounds along the Park Blocks once every The cigarette project and other programs under her diverse backgrounds are joining in. six weeks, filling bags with smelly refuse and keep- purview have replaced Polish the Pearl, a semiannu- Though Mitchell no longer chairs the Cigarette ing a log of his findings. It takes him an hour to 90 al cleanup day that, although popular, wasn’t up to Butts Program, he remains its primary ambassador. minutes each time, and he comes away with a cou- the task. Periodic graffiti mitigation work days had He and Clean Team volunteer Chris Mackovjak ple of pounds of dirty, often wet, butts. the same limitation. Greater frequency was needed repair and replace receptacles as necessary. The program began last December, and through to stay ahead of the problem, and Pearl neighbors It goes beyond litter. The chemicals in cigarette October, 125 pounds (125,000 butts) have been col- were ready to pick up the pace. butts are so toxic that a goldfish placed in a liter lected and shipped to Chicago. That includes some With greater frequency came stricter protocols. of water with one butt will die within one hour, picked up by Clean Team members on their regular The Clean Teams have seven zones, each with a Mitchell said. If not removed from streets and side- routes. Bags of butts are then shipped to TerraCycle, leader responsible for training and managing their walks, they will be washed into nearby rivers and which reprocesses the cellulose acetate filters into crews. Members get a vest and an extension grabber the ocean. The national Surfrider Foundation deems consumer goods. stick. While the total Clean Team participation has them poisonous to fish and birds, one reason many Gillette cheerfully completes his rounds despite dropped in half since the pandemic, the Cigarette beach towns ban smoking. its foul nature and even danger. Butt Program is ramping up. It started with four vol- “It’s a serious environmental issue,” he said. “To me, it’s a natural for the city of Portland to take on.” Pearl volunteers may be winning the day in L i n n t o n F e e d & S e e d their corner of the city, but Mitchell believes it should become a citywide taxpayer-supported 503-286-1291 program, as it is in at least one North American LinntonFeed.com city (Vancouver, B.C.). n
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6 Northwest Examiner, JANUARY 2021 / nwexaminer.com NEWS Coalition stumbles in search of vision
By Allan Classen he coalition of Westside neighborhood associations Tkicked off a visioning pro- cess at a retreat last January. But instead of engendering unity and clarity, the process has stumbled, leaving many coalition board members in the dark and asking basic questions about how their organization sets its course.
None of the three original mem- Tracy Prince has written five books, bers of a Visioning Committee including three on Portland history. She formed last May responded to is a research professor at Portland State requests from the NW Examiner University’s American Indian Teacher to be interviewed for this story. Program and recently completed a term as president of the Goose Hollow Foot- Neighbors West/Northwest Execu- hills League. tive Director Mark Sieber said he was on vacation until Jan. 4 and would not comment. prevent the staff from hosting a “board orientation and systemic Notes from the retreat, obtained racism training” session via Zoom through a records request, are on Sept. 23. sketchy, consisting mainly of bul- let-point phrases without attribu- In October, staff presented for tion. Two coalition board members board adoption a “land acknowl- who attended the retreat told the edgment” statement affirming that Examiner the notes reflect things the community exists on ground they never heard at the retreat stolen from a list of Native Amer- while leaving out important things ican tribes. Their plan was to dis- that were mentioned. cuss the statement and approve it the following month. That still Three “concerns and sugges- has not happened, though board tions” head the official summary deliberation on the matter contin- of the retreat, which was written ues amid calls for further research. by NWNW staff. Nevertheless, the statement was • A need to posted at the top “focus on the big- of the NWNW ger picture and “I don’t object to anti- webpage and be coalition-fac- included in its ing, not neigh- racism. What bothers electronic news- borhood associa- letter. tion-focused.” me is that staff took Board mem- ber Steve Pinger property damage • “Coalition of these steps without wrongful death groups coming questioned Sie- personal injury together,” which a vote of the board ber’s authority product liability seems to be to publish the merely a descrip- telling them to take statement, given tion of NWNW. these steps.” that it had not been voted on • An apparent by the board. caution against — Tracy Prince Sieber defended being “reaction- Goose Hollow Foothills his control over ary,” instead of editorial content “forward-look- League president but removed the ing.” land acknowl- More specific edgment. It was hints of a new replaced with direction may be found in a “next a different statement—likewise steps” section. The top points were unapproved by the board—con- to examine the board structure demning police killings of Black and “expand the criteria for board Americans and describing the membership with intentionality.” nation as “deeply rooted in white These cryptic references can be supremacy.” fleshed out by those having attend- Prince, a Native American and a ed coalition meetings in recent historian of local native peoples, years. The board has moved toward supports a land acknowledgement assigning seats to organizations and is working to correct inaccura- other than neighborhood associ- cies in the tribes identified. ations. In fact, the board already “I don’t object to anti-racism,” includes a non-voting business Prince told the Examiner. “What association representative. bothers me is that staff took these Progress reports on the work steps without a vote of the board of the Visioning Committee have telling them to take these steps. been brief and sporadic. The body “All of a sudden, programming met two or three times but did was coming to us as oppose to not keep minutes. After raising coming from us.” concerns about the committee’s direction, Tracy Prince joined the The organization will hold anoth- body in mid-year. Committee chair er retreat in February, when board Kristin Shorey apologized to the and staff will take another stab at board in December for “dropping “the vision thing.” n the ball” and promised to make better progress in 2021. Comment on nwexaminer.com 1022 NW Marshall Street #450 Portland OR | (503) 226-6361 | paulsoncoletti.com The committee’s lethargy did not or email: [email protected]
nwexaminer.com / Northwest Examiner, JANUARY 2021 7 NW PORTLAND / PEARL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT MAP LINNTON MILL OFFICE MEDALLION APARTMENTS FREMONT PLACE APARTMENTS The Linnton Mill Office Restoration Group, a non- Renovation of the Medallion Apartments, a 90- Foundation work is underway on the 17-story profit formed two years ago to turn the vacant unit residential building for seniors and people Fremont Place Apartments in the shadow of the Linnton Plywood office building on St. Helens Road with disabilities at 1969 NW Johnson St. oper- Fremont Bridge. Piles were being set by the quieter into a center for Superfund and environmental ated by Home Forward, was completed last fall auger method, but soil conditions require an impact research, may see its efforts go for naught. The after nearly two years. All units received new hammer to finish the job. Work will resume in mid- building’s owner, RestorCap, which earlier applied floors, ceilings, finishes, plumbing and electrical month. The project was appealed to the Portland for a demolition permit in 2019, recently listed it for fixtures. The exterior and common areas on the City Council by the Pearl District Neighborhood $895,000. LMORG contributed about $40,000 in ground floor were redone and reconfigured. Association, leading to a settlement that increased labor in hopes of getting the building donated or sold the width of the public walkway along the river. at a reduced price.
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FLANDERS CROSSING Proposed Under Review Under Construction Installation of the Flanders Crossing Bike and Pedestrian Bridge was again postponed and For an interactive and continually updated version of this map, visit: is now scheduled the weekend of Jan. 8-10. Interstate 405 will be closed in both directions NextPortland.com Also see the development map maintained by the Goose Hollow from Friday at 10 p.m. until Monday, Jan. 11, at 5 a.m. Two cranes will lift the span, current- Foothills League: ly stored on the 1400 block of Flanders, into place on Saturday. goosehollow.org/images/GooseHollowDevelopmentMap.pdf
8 Northwest Examiner, JANUARY 2021 / nwexaminer.com Pearl business
Going Out Stoicism marks the season
The former Acapulco’s Gold building on North- west Vaughn Street has been remodeled. The tenant hopes to be selling A bar called Stoic will pizza later this month or in open in the former February. Muu-Muu’s space at 612 NW 21st Ave. Coming Soon
By Michaela Bancud PIZZA THIEF or February. The owners are Tony Pasquale, an Adidas exec who orthwest Portland A new pizzeria is coming to 2608- always wanted to open a pizzeria, 2610 NW Vaughn St. where Acapul- streets are stoical- and Darby Aldaco, a veteran baker co’s Gold served massive margari- Nly quiet. Stoicism is with pastry and pizza experience in tas and mediocre Mexican food for a theme that permeates this Los Angeles and Portland. Aldaco decades. All the pizza ingredients space and these times. Even got his start rolling dough at down- will be locally sourced, and fresh this Going Out space might town Portland’s Great Harvest Bread salads and sandwiches made with best be called Staying Home Co. in the early ’90s. For Now. house-made bread will be on the menu. When the pandemic ends, the own- Sterling Coffee Roasters ers plan to open Bandit, a premium Pizza Thief will begin selling whole has decorated its entry and bar and lounge adjacent to Pizza counter area with cedar gar- pizzas to-go beginning in January lands. Get a coffee, but keep Continued on page 10 moving.
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Thief. Just as with Acapulco’s Gold, Doll Pizza, where bar and pizza Owners Treaver Lavigne and Stu- “We love Elephants Deli, and well, the restaurant and lounge will be restaurant co-exist. “I’ve always art Ticknor, who live in Slabtown, imitation is the highest form of flat- connected by an interior door. wanted to do a pizzeria, and every- bought Urban Pantry from Karen tery,” Lavigne said. “When we first one at Adidas always said that Page a year ago. The new owners bought the business, we had some “Neither of us had ever been there, there’s nowhere to go to eat nearby.” bought her recipe book and have catering going in the nearby offices but you can guarantee there will be kept her comfort food dishes for and were really leaning into the an Acapulco’s Gold margarita on the Most of the approximately 500 Adi- good reason: Page won a Bon Appétit das staff working nearby at Mont- model of fast meals for the neighbor- menu,” Pasquale said, “just probably award for her recipes and her grab- hood.” not one quite that big!” gomery Park will be moving back and-go model. When they closed at to the North Portland campus as a the beginning of the pandemic, they The expanded kitchen allows two The plan was to open Pizza Thief major remodel and expansion begin. took the time to refine their branding The Adidas employee store will people to work safely, and they last summer. and expand their kitchen. remain at Montgomery Park. added pantry staples, such as pasta, “We are eager to at least get pick- beer, wine, condiments, in what URBAN PANTRY “It feels nicer than a grocery store,” up and delivery going for now,” Lavigne said. “All of our dishes have was once a seating area. They serve Pasquale said with measured opti- As we stay home and make runs to a shelf life of approximately two Mount Hood’s Moby Roasters coffee mism. the grocery store to make sure we days.” and Portland’s Shrub’s natural bal- can do it again tomorrow, Urban samic soda. Pasquale’s ideas about pizza were Pantry, 1128 NW Lovejoy St., offers Most dishes feature a protein served formed at Porky’s Pizza in San Fran- some relief for those sick of cooking over rice or potato and a vegeta- “We want to make it one-stop, with cisco. After moving to Portland, he while wanting something finer than ble. Think shepherd’s pie, bourbon options for breakfast, lunch and din- loved going to Mount Tabor’s Baby a grocery store deli. chicken casserole or salmon. ner,” he said. n
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10 Northwest Examiner, JANUARY 2021 / nwexaminer.com Will City Council consider disease transmission in evaluating 23-story Pearl hotel?
NEWS COVID case meets high-rise
Will City Council consider disease transmission in evaluating 23-story Pearl hotel?
By Allan Classen ment proposals.” A draft of proposed ortland residents opposing Dr. Ezra Rabie, a Pearl resident and Design Overlay Zone development projects in their physician practicing preventive and Amendments states: Pbackyards have limited ground environmental medicine for more “In addition to encour- to stand on. than 30 years, also testified at the aging more outdoor areas, Objections to height and scale design hearing in November. many incentivized build- ing features are well-adapt- inevitably collapse in the face of “Climate change, urban crowding ed to accommodate recent zoning rules. Design standards and loss of wildlife habitat resulting in pandemic responses for involve more latitude, but architects greater human-to-animal contact will businesses and residents. who make adjustments as advised by all combine yet again to create similar if These incentives include: the Design Commission eventually not worse contagion havoc,” Rabie said. balconies and a greater get approval. Concerns about insuf- “Society can and must plan for yet amount of operable win- ficient public infrastructure are dif- another catastrophic viral pandemic by dows, which allow fresh ficult to sustain when the impacted setting new construction regulations air to circulate; residen- city bureaus assert that they see no and codes for new buildings to mitigate tial stoops allowing direct limitations. preventable illness and death.” access to the outside; and Patricia Cliff, a member of the Pearl oversized street-facing The latest version of the Hyatt Place and Rabie cited World Health Organiza- District Neighborhood Association operable doors and weath- Allison Residences was tweaked to satisfy tion recommendations for a “multi- board and resident of a condominium er protection, which bet- the Portland Design Commission, but its sectoral, all-hazards, health-in-all pol- tower next to the proposed 23-story ter accommodate outdoor height and bulk were not affected. icies and whole-of-society approach to Hyatt Place and Allison Residences at tables and chairs.” preparedness.” Northwest 12th and Flanders streets, Morgan Tracy, project Such considerations might involve the City Council with a great deal has run the first three arguments up manager for the Residential Infill Proj- enlarging spaces where strangers pass, of discretion as they relate to the the flagpole and gotten little beyond ect, is not convinced that sprawling such as elevators, bathrooms and hall- pedestrian realm, including the loca- delays to show for it. indoor space is the answer. “Today’s tion and number of building access ways, as well as expanded public pandemic could be tomorrow’s ener- Cliff formed the nonprofit Pearl points, overall building circulation areas in the immediate area. gy crisis, and compact space and Neighbors for Integrity in Design and and development intensity,” Richter “It’s not rocket science,” Rabie con- energy-efficient living will be more successfully appealed the project to wrote the NW Examiner. “Designing tinued, “the more people crammed into desired,” she said. City Council last fall, forcing reconsid- for adequate accommodation during a confined geographic space, the greater eration by the Portland Design Com- The winner of a worldwide COVID- a pandemic could play a factor in this the risk of spreading airborne and con- mission. The commission, however, 19 architecture competition won by evaluation.” was satisfied by minor adjustments tact diseases such as COVID-19.” a Barcelona firm, however, proposed Tom DiChiara, principal in Cairn and the project goes back to the coun- He faulted the commission for offer- mid-rise structures interwoven with Pacific LLC, the primary Slabtown cil Jan. 14. open space, gardens and green roofs. ing “the bureaucratic excuse that developer, told the NW Examiner that Self-sufficient four-block clusters What arrows does she have left in intensity of use is not within their the pace of new development propos- obviated the need for high-density her quiver? purview.” als is slowing down. urban cores. The COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps. Planners weigh in “Projects that are already financed COVID-related distancing protocols Future vs. now are moving along, but anything not are not in existing regulations, though Staff at the Bureau of Planning & financed is struggling,” DiChiara said. What does such long-range thinking experts in many fields speculate how Sustainability are looking at the future “I suspect that will be the case for have to do with the immediate deci- this and future pandemics may trans- ramifications of pandemics. hospitality especially, as that sector sion City Council faces this month? form future construction. Cliff raised “The biggest impact could be on the is likely to be the last to recover from the issue before the council and again at demand for office buildings for the next Carrie Richter, an attorney with COVID. the Design Commission in November. Bateman Seidel, which represents few decades, and probably a permanent “Sadly, all the unrest and rioting/ Pearl Neighbors for Integrity in Design, “Potential serious health dangers shift in telecommute rates,” Principal destruction downtown—and the fail- is not relying on the COVID argument that have become apparent … were Planner Eric Engstrom said. “I think the ure of the city really doing anything to win the appeal at council. She is not foreseen and addressed in the reduced demand for office space will be about it—have chased capital from the focusing on ways in which the Design 2035 Central City Plan, with its stated an issue we grapple with.” Portland market. That is having a much Commission misapplied existing rules goal of ‘increased height and density’ bigger impact to the development/real “We can’t underestimate the value and guidance from the council. in the Central City,” she wrote. of public open spaces that allow folks estate market in Portland than the Cliff called for consideration of “the to breathe fresh air while safely dis- But the COVID case could make a virus, and certainly will affect housing intensity of use and overcrowding of tancing from their neighbors,” urban difference. production over the next few years.” n the Hyatt project and all new develop- designer Lora Lillard said. “The design guidelines provide Comment on nwexaminer.com or email: [email protected]
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nwexaminer.com / Northwest Examiner, JANUARY 2021 11 NEWS Hardesty, not Mapps, gets oversight of Office of Community & Civic Life
By Allan Classen members of the council. he Office of Community & At the hearing, Hardesty pooh- Civic Life was assigned to City poohed claims that the code changes TCommissioner Jo Ann Hardes- would “build community power to ty late last month, shattering expec- rectify the causes of hunger.” tations that incoming Commission- She pushed Moira Bowman, direc- er Mingus Mapps would be put in tor of advocacy for Oregon Food charge of the bureau that once fired Bank, as to how putting various him. organizations and populations on a “I was surprised by that,” Mapps par with neighborhood associations said of not getting Civic Life after would make a difference. running a campaign calling for over- “When the voices of people who haul of the bureau. are food insecure are at the table, I do Hardesty could not be reached for believe it will lead to different poli- comment, but Mapps said she had cies,” Bowman replied. not asked for the assignment and was “There’s nothing preventing us surprised to get it. from having conversations with peo- “I’m still fully invested in helping ple who are food insecure today,” Civic Life,” said Mapps, who pledged Hardesty replied. “There’s nothing to push for a citywide neighborhood preventing us from creating tables association summit conference. where they would be welcome.” He said Hardesty told him she was Summarizing her philosophy at the open to working with him on issues end of the hearing, she said, “I wish related to the bureau. it was not as divisive as it’s turned Discover... She has made no announcement of out to be.” her plans for OCCL and will not be Hardesty said no organization fully delicious dining and available for comment until Jan. 4. represents any group of people and Some indication of her attitude that she is looking for solutions that maintenance-free regarding diversity goals and neigh- don’t devalue anyone in the commu- borhood associations was revealed at nity. a November 2019 council hearing on “How do we build power togeth- senior living in a beautiful changes to the city code controlling er?” she asked. “I won’t support any- OCCL’s mission and purpose. For- thing that divides our community boutique setting. mer Commissioner Chloe Eudaly any further.” n proposed the revisions, which died From its unique location and extensive for lack of support from any other Comment on nwexaminer.com or email: [email protected] dining choices to engaging activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle, at NorthWest Place, you’ll find a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, supportive options, and an individualized approach to retirement living.
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12 Northwest Examiner, JANUARY 2021 / nwexaminer.com JAN JAN 2021 Forest Park Neighborhood Community Small Grants Association Annual Elections Applications Open Until Jan. 29 Voting will begin online on Tuesday, Are you looking to build community, create lasting partnerships, or make an impact on your neighborhood? February 9 and remain open until 8pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. NWNW Community Small Grants program is more accomodating than ever, and we’re looking for new projects to fund. All community-focused groups in or serving NW Portland are welcome to apply and The annual FPNA election of members we strongly encourage submissions that support underrepresented Portlanders. Funds are available for of the Board of Directors will be held projects taking place from now until June 2021, and grants range from $300 to $3,000. online from Tuesday February 9 to 8 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Projects that fall within any of these categories will be considered: to fill two positions with expiring terms. The two • Community Building candidates receiving the most votes will be elected • Communication/Outreach to 3-year terms. If necessary, a tie will be resolved by lots or agreement of the subject candidates. The • Neighborhood Care, Cleanup or Resiliency link for voting will be publicized closer to the election. • Civic Engagement or Social Justice-Focused Project Voting will only be available online due to Covid-19. The deadline to apply is January 29th Qualifying nominations submitted by members at 5pm. Learn more and complete an of the association will be accepted if received on or before January 21, 2021. Candidates must be application at NWNW.org/grants. FPNA members. To submit nominations, join the association, or for additional information, contact Grant Review Committee [email protected] or president@forestparkneighbors. NWNW is looking for new members to serve on the grant org. review committee. The commitment is usually between 10- Nominations must be submitted by the person 15 hours and consists of 2 (virtual) meetings. Required tasks include reading all submitted applications, nominated or accompanied by written consent of that scoring them, and providing feedback and recommendations regarding funding. This is a great opportunity person. Each candidate’s name, home address, phone to learn more about community building efforts in the area, and have an impact on future projects! number and any other preferred means of contact must be included. A candidate’s statement of up to 20 For Small Grant application assistance or to get involved with the Grant Review Committee contact words may be submitted with a nomination. Names, Anastasia, 503.823.4288 or [email protected]. statements, the starting and ending dates and times, and a link for voting will be published in the February 2021 edition of the Neighborhood Activist. If fewer Building Diverse Communities than two nominations are received by January 21st, the President may nominate additional candidates. Neighbors West-Northwest is excited to announce Active Allies Workshops Forest Park Neighborhood welcomes everyone: Building Diverse Communities, our new educational Whether you’re an inclusivity pro or just getting started, all races, religions, countries of origin, sexual series! These roundtables, workshops, and lectures these monthly workshops will help you build your diversity orientations, genders and abilities. Our neighborhood are designed to empower you to be the change you want skills, start conversations, and be the change you want to is enriched by the diversity of our residents and to see in your communities. Together we will learn see in your neighborhood! These workshops will be held community members. Each individual has dignity more about increasing diversity, developing equitable on Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm. and the potential to contribute to our community practices, and creating more inclusive spaces. The • The ABCs of Inclusion as a whole. We embrace and respect one another series will kick off in early January, so check out the Thursday, January 28 (5:30) first as neighbors, and we strive to look out for each schedule below and go to our website to sign-up at • Stating Your Pronouns, and Other Small other. We encourage everyone to engage with our NWNW.org/building-diverse-communities/. Things to Promote Inclusion neighborhood to create a welcoming and safe place Thursday, February 4 (5:30) Community Café Conversations (C3) to live, work and recreate. Hate has no home here. • Let’s Talk Microaggressions! Grab a cup of coffee and sit down with your fellow NWNW Thursday, March 4 (5:30) neighbors to chat about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to you! Join us on the 2nd Fridays of the • Calling-In: Approaching Equity with Empathy month at 11:00 am or the 3rd Thursday at 5:30 pm over Thursday, April 8 (5:30) Neighborhood Association Zoom. Each discussion topic will be held twice a month • Introduction to Intersectionality Board Meetings for greater participation. Feel free to attend both sessions Thursday, May 27 (5:30) if you want to delve deeper into the topic! • Creating an Equity Framework NWNW Coalition 2nd Wed., 5:30 pm • What does diversity mean to you? Thursday, June 24 (5:30) Fri., January 8 (11am) & Thur., January 21 (5:30) Arlington Heights 2nd Mon., 6:00 pm • What does it mean to be an active ally? Unpacking Oppression Lectures Downtown 4th Tues., 6:00 pm Fri., Feb. 12 (11am) & Thur., Feb. 18 (5:30pm) Attend educational lectures, conversations, and events Forest Park 3rd Tues., 7:00 pm • What do inclusive communities look like? from community partners! This quarter’s workshops Fri., March 12 (11am) & Thur., March 18 (5:30pm) are brought to you by Portland United Against Hate Goose Hollow 3rd Thurs., 7:00 pm (PUAH) and funded through the City of Portland, Office • What does equity look like in our of Community & Civic Life, Civic Dialogues Workshops. Hillside 2nd Tues., 7:30 pm neighborhoods? Join us on the 4th Wednesdays of the month at 5:00 pm quarterly Fri., April 16 (11am) & Thur., April 22 (5:30pm) for this amazing series. • What is the difference between Linnton 1st Wed., 7:00 pm • Transgender in America odd months tokenization and inclusion? Weds., January 27 (5-8pm) Fri., May 7 (11am) & Thur., May 20 (5:30pm) • Hate, Housing and the Landscape of our City NWDA 3rd Mon., 6:00 pm • How can we spark diversity conversations Weds., February 24 (5-8pm) in our neighborhoods? Old Town Board mtg 2nd Wed., 11:30 am Fri., June 4 (11am) & Thur., June 17 (5:30pm) • Understanding and Addressing Islamaphobia Community mtg 1st Wed., 11:30 am Weds., March 24 (5-7pm) or 6:00 pm quarterly • The Trauma of Hate Incidents: Impact and Intervention from a Trauma-Informed Pearl District 2nd Thurs., 6:00 pm Perspective Sylvan-Highlands 2nd Tues., 7:00 pm Weds., April 28 (5-8pm)
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nwexaminer.com / Northwest Examiner, JANUARY 2021 13 GOING BACK
The exterior of the Quality Pie building looked worse for wear when this photo was taken in 1978, but the business carried on another 14 years.
No one was out of place at QP. A satirical art piece entitled “Queen Elizabeth dines at the QP” captured that idea. Photo by Herb Swanson An active Facebook page fed by former patrons keeps memories alive: www.facebook.com/groups/59025722653/
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Binx Bolling in Walker Percy’s “The illness. “I don’t have another recov- things, but dull isn’t one of them,” enough fresh air. Moviegoer,” I know straight off that ery in me,” he shares. “Nice meeting says Lea, a waitress at QP for the past Back inside, a man with a black I am onto something. “What are you you, but it’s past time for me to go. I five years. “Look at this, would you,” cape has just launched a paper air- looking for?” I ask. “Plastic balls,” have no business in here during the she implores, waving what looks like plane. It lands close to my coconut says a guy named Joe. “Find the peak stress periods.” a .38-caliber pistol in my face. pie. “Viking Jet, it flies,” says the little ball and win the big bear,” he Wondering about those “peak peri- “I was at the cash register just now pilot who has come to retrieve his says, already holding an armload of ods” ahead causes me an apprehen- and this guy comes running out of projectile. stuffed animals. sive moment. the restroom pointing this thing at By now, I am convinced this whole me. Turns out he had found it in I ask what he plans to do with 10 p.m. place could fly if there were only a them. there. It’s only a cap pistol, but you way to get it off the ground. Mike and Kenny are playing table could have fooled me.” “I’ve got over 200 of them at home. hockey in a nearby booth using two 12:45 a.m. See that cab outside? I’ve been driv- spoons and a quarter. They are part 11:30 p.m. A large group moves through, ing it for 20 years now. I keep these of a large group of adolescents clus- A man who tells me he owns the heading toward the rear of the din- animals in my cab for my fares. Kids tered around the restaurant. “We are entire earth is sitting at the counter, ing room. They are led by some- mostly. This time of night they are all recovering alcoholics, this is our looking a little disheveled for some- one named Kingdom Herald, who usually going to the hospital. It clubhouse. Right now Kenny and me one with such vast holdings. “Must is clothed in full-length garb, a sack brings a little comfort to them. are just looking to meet some nice have taken you quite a while to of stones tied to his waist. He is fol- girls in here. Maybe you know some?” acquire the whole earth,” I say. “Me too,” he says. lowed in order by Lady Pegasus and 9:15 p.m. They say they want women who “Let’s just say I’m older than Moth- another woman named Ya Leah. demonstrate non-addictive behavior, er Nature,” he deadpans, rubbing the Ya Leah says she is the group’s I find a table near the back of the carry large amounts of credit cards, stubble on his cheeks. restaurant. Buffy, my waitress, pours medium to the mundane world. wear Ralph Lauren glasses and don’t Back in my booth, Lea pours me me a cup of coffee. “Heard you She thus agrees to talk with me. have a mother. my third cup of coffee. were coming. You’re gonna have a The conversation centers on gold I wish them good luck. good time tonight,” she says. Later, “He’s not so strange. A while back, keys and black kettles. My mind during a lull, Buffy slides into my 10:09 p.m. a lady was in the outer lobby with races to keep up. booth and talks a bit about herself. her bags packed waiting for her Maurice Shahtout, one of the own- 1 a.m. “Been waitressing for 27 years, all ers, drops by my table and talks of spaceship to come pick her up. I’ve QP is standing room only. A line is over—California, Texas, Oklahoma. better days. He tells me he has just been waitressing for over 40 years forming at the front door as it often This is the best job of the bunch. It’s given chase after two drunks fled in and haven’t seen no place as crazy does once the area bars have closed. my whole life right now. I’m glad for tandem toward Wallace Park with an as this.” I am sitting next to a woman who is this job. I’m recently divorced and oversized tray containing 20 dozen MIDNIGHT wearing a braided headband decorat- this Thanksgiving will be my first of his cookies. By now, I am losing my tenu- ed with huge fake pearls. She tells without family. I just hope I get to “People told me I should close that ous grip on reality. Truth has now me she is taking voice lessons, karate work. It will be better if I do.” door to that truck,” he says. Shahtout become a tease. Searching the coffee and sign language. I ask Buffy about her children. is clearly a man who can take things shop for a way to get back in touch, “You can never learn too much,” “Have two of them, Paris and Lon- in rapid stride. He works 15 hours a I strike up a conversation with a she says. don.” day, overseeing a combined bakery woman wearing heavy makeup. She and coffee shop operation that turns immediately starts talking about I tell her that I think some nights I ask why she picked those names. out over 1,000 pies and 2,000 cook- nasal sprays and cobra snakes. I go you can. “Heck, I had to name them some- ies a day, employs 72 people and back to my table and order a piece of 2:30 a.m. thing, didn’t I?” operates 14 vehicles. coconut pie. Three young men—Shawn, Kip and Buffy moves on and I am left imag- “We never came here to operate We are entering the “high-stress Byron—enter arm in arm. Kip has doz- ining nights of passion in a pair the most sophisticated establish- period” that Bert had warned me of ens of buttons pinned to his jacket. I of European cities. Or Paris, Texas, ment in Portland,” understates Mau- earlier. look out the front window and see a perhaps. rice. “We’ve been successful because 12:20 a.m. striking young woman in formal dress 9:35 p.m. we leave our customers alone to do I step outside for some fresh air, standing guard in front of a white their own thing. If they want to eat Cadillac limousine. I go outside to Bert is sitting at the counter, with their fingers, there is no pres- perhaps now looking for my own munching slowly on a bright orange spaceship. A young man eating from meet Dawn. She is chauffeur to these sure here. People come here looking three young men inside. muffin. He lives in the neighborhood for certain things.” a pint of Ben & Jerry’s White Russian and drops by twice a day. Sometimes ice cream asks me to follow him “These nice boys have rented more. He talks openly about his 11:10 p.m. home for “philosophical studies.” this limo for five straight nights,” bouts with alcoholism and mental “People call this place lots of I thank him and decide I have had says Dawn. “Last night, we were at
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Above: The no-nonsense wait staff was half the fun at QP. By Fred Leeson Right: Memorabilia available online keeps regon’s state historic preser- Highlights of nomination: the legend alive. vation officer, Robert Olguin, “The South Park Blocks (as a single Osupports inclusion of the park) is defined by its restrained South Park Blocks on the National simplicity and simple, direct mate- Register of Historic Places. rial palette. Louis Pfunder’s orig- inal design intent is visible in the the coast.” He accepted a 100-page nomina- promenade plan and axial planting tion submitted by the Downtown layout, featuring a unifying canopy Inside the limo, I notice a com- Neighborhood Association, and the of mature, deciduous trees.” puter dashboard, VCR and phone. It process next goes to the State Advi- costs $50 an hour for a ticket to ride. sory Committee on Historic Preser- “Another defining characteristic of vation in February. If also supported the park blocks is the paved plaza The three men return to the limo areas that provide a place for com- and ask if they can take my picture by the Portland Landmarks Commis- sion, the U.S. Department of Interior munal gathering and private con- with Dawn. “Fine with me,” I say, templation. Public monuments, art- would probably give final approval. giving the chauffeur a little squeeze. work, plaques and memorials, and “I used to work for the feds,” Dawn “This park is such an obvious bench seating have been added informs me. landmark for Portland, it is long over the years.” I loosen my grip slightly. overdue to correct an obvious over- 6 a.m. sight,” said Story Swett, a Portland “Overall, the South Park Blocks retains its original shape, much of 3:20 a.m. architect who with Brooke Best were Outside I can hear the whirl of its historic pedestrian circulation I say hello to Victoria and Wanda, a street sweeper and see the first the primary writers of the nomi- pattern, significant public monu- two art students from Portland State TriMet bus of the day stop in front. nation. “A formal designation may ments and sculptures, as well as its who are sketching together in a A vacuum cleaner hums as a busboy help motivate retention of this valu- major character-defining features.” booth. I notice the black swirls on has started his side work. able public space.” their pads. They say they are doing The 12 blocks from Southwest loose drawings. A friend walks through the door the nomination, which highlights and finds my table. “So you sur- Salmon to Mill streets between the history of Portland parks, the “Perfect place to do it,” I reply. vived the night, huh?” Her familiar Ninth and Park avenues are among role of the South Park Blocks in civic “Plenty loose in here.” face renews me. the oldest public spaces in Port- land. They were donated by pioneer life and the significance of Pfunder’s 4:45 a.m. It is time to leave. entrepreneur Daniel Lownsdale in landscape design. In addition to I am sitting with Jack at the count- This night of preposterous and 1852, and were landscaped in 1877 Swett and Best, major research was er. He tells me he’s past his 80s compelling encounters is swaddled under the direction of horticultural- contributed by Roberta Cation and already and afflicted with sore feet. in the soft glint of a new day. Walking ist Louis Pfunder. Leslie Hutchinson. Jack has trouble sleeping. Maybe the deserted sidewalks home, I think Pfunder’s basic design, still clearly Citizens have until Jan. 15 to submit two hours a night is all he gets, he about Bert and Buffy. Lady Pegasus evident on many of the blocks today, comments in advance of the State reckons. and Dawn. And about the Man Who included five parallel rows of decid- Advisory Committee’s hearing. Com- “I got jungle rot in WWII in the Owned The Earth. I wonder more uous trees—mostly elms—above a ments can be submitted by mail to: jungles of Panama. I’ve had my toe- about their lives. About lovers who carpet of grass and flower beds. nails removed lots of times but they have left them. Sons and daughters Although the Portland Parks & Rec- Oregon Parks and Recreation just grow back worse. I worked all that had made them proud. Regrets reation had recommended a national Department, my life ’till recently. Sometimes it they could not speak and places in listing for the South Parks Blocks State Historic Preservation Office hurts a man worst not to work.” the night where they sought refuge. in the past, the bureau now wants 725 Summer Street NE, Suite C Tough and tender get inexplicably to delay that process so it can first Salem, OR 97301 Jack tilts his head and sighs heavily. adopt a master plan. The draft mas- “The doctors tell me there is no cure mixed up in some people. So, too, in or by email to: ORSHPO.National- some places. n ter plan involves removal of a row of for what I got. Can you believe it, elm trees, altering a key element of [email protected] that in all of medical history no one the historic nomination. has found a cure for jungle rot?” Comments to the Portland Land- Comment on nwexaminer.com marks Commission can be sent to: or email: [email protected] A cadre of volunteers conducted 10 months of research in preparing [email protected]
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