"Retail spaces would activate the area beneath the ramp."
You mean like they've "activated" the city parking garage across from the carcass of Target/The Galleria? Why is the city even in the business of creating real spaces when investor capital is allergic to Portland and office and retail vacancies are soaring?
What happened to designing parks as refuges from urban life? Hardscapes and venues seem to be the model now. Hard to sit and read a book.
"Retail spaces would activate the area beneath the ramp."
You mean like they've "activated" the city parking garage across from the carcass of Target/The Galleria? Why is the city even in the business of creating real spaces when investor capital is allergic to Portland and office and retail vacancies are soaring?
The last thing the Pearl needs is more retail space!