Congress Square
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2013
Activists prepare to occupy Portland plaza
Those for and against selling part of Congress Square Plaza try to drum up support for their views.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2013
Activists starting petition to block sale of Portland plaza
The Friends of Congress Square Park is focusing on changing Portland's land bank ordinance.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2013
Letters to the editor: Selling part of city park is short-sighted
In two weeks, the Portland City Council will be voting on whether or not to sell a public park to a private developer for the purpose of building an additional hotel convention center. Last year, the council voted for a tax break, effectively spending $31 million in public money to create the new Thompson’s Point […]
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PublishedAugust 22, 2013
Portland committee OKs sale of downtown plaza
The City Council will vote on the $524,000 agreement for Congress Square Plaza on Sept. 9.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2013
Greg Kesich: Giving up part of city park might make public space better
A smaller Congress Square plaza might attract more people to the underutilized area.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2013
Letters to the editor: Rockbridge plan pleases Parkside resident
As an active member of the Parkside neighborhood, I wanted to reiterate my support of the Rockbridge project for Congress Square Plaza. I was present and made public comments at all of the public meetings and have spent time learning more to ensure I could properly form my opinion. It disheartens me that I am […]
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PublishedAugust 16, 2013
Agreement outlines plan to buy Congress Square Plaza
Reactions to the proposal are mixed. Opponents say the $524,000 price for part of the Portland park insults those 'who know the value of this space.'
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PublishedAugust 15, 2013
Our View: Congress Square more than just the plaza
Residents are invited to offer their ideas for making the whole area a better public space.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2013
Portland developer, activists still at it
Despite opposition claims that the sale is off, developers for the Congress Square Plaza renovation project say negotiations are going well.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2013
Congress Square activists claim momentum as talks continue
The city is soliciting ideas and reactions to the planned development until September 5.
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