Swell Done, Sloan Schang

{This doomed relationship communique was found
blowing around Portland's lower E. Burnside.}

Glass Half FULL:: Doomed relationship???? There is nothing "doomed" in the El EEE Be. I think Denyse McGriff said it best in her plans about El EEE Be:
We are going to develop the Central City Gateway at the Burnside Bridge
head.
~ Exploit views to the river and downtown.
~ Wait for the right development for Block 76.
~ Replace the Benson four bowl fountain at Grand and
Burnside that was removed.
• Emphasize commercial and office developments that create
jobs and identity.
• Focus on large corporate tenants and employers where possible,
to create a magnet for investment.
• Create a balance of jobs, housing, retail and office in the CEID
which is critical to improving lower Burnside.
• Provide for a mix of retail and housing. Retail would set the
tone and bring people to the area.
• Provide for a balance of housing types.
• This area provides a great potential for cultural growth. One
of the strongest catalysts for change has been the arts.

Cultural growth, people. I offer that there is nothing doomed going on down there.; July 20, 2005
Psssssh:: If they keep trying to brand it "LoBu," it's doomed.; July 20, 2005
Teddy Danson:: Sit Lobu sit? I don't get it.; July 20, 2005
kate:: I still worry about you picking up trash in the street.

Gotta worry about something, I suppose.; July 22, 2005