I am a relatively new resident of this area. I value the timely news I receive from the NW Examiner. This story is disturbing. After reading the mission statement for EWP, I am struck by the obvious conflict that a parking lot creates. We, the Public, deserve time to assess a major change such as a paved parking lot. The idea smells "fishy". Could it be another attempt to generate revenue? Are these directors elitists? Why should the terms of their responsibilities seem opaque?
Ask yourself how many new soccer fields are planned for the west side of the river. Instead they remove one with no plans to replace it. Instead, families all drive for miles to get to soccer fields for games on the edges of east Portland. How does that help Vision Zero or whatever they call it now.
Once again, kids need a voice! This field serves a much higher purpose than 'overflow parking' and ought to be removed from consideration. Please, Portland, let's take care of what we have and what rightfully belongs to children, who don't get a vote.
Neighbors may want to contact Operation Pitch Invasion through their website at https://www.pitch-invasion.org/. They build and rehab neighborhood soccer fields so all can play. It is a partnership of the Timbers, the Timbers Army, and the Rose City Riveters (support group for the Thorns). They might join in advocating for preservation of the soccer field—and they have a lot of members!
They should just call themselves Explore Washington Park By Car. Pave paradise put up a parking lot.
I am a relatively new resident of this area. I value the timely news I receive from the NW Examiner. This story is disturbing. After reading the mission statement for EWP, I am struck by the obvious conflict that a parking lot creates. We, the Public, deserve time to assess a major change such as a paved parking lot. The idea smells "fishy". Could it be another attempt to generate revenue? Are these directors elitists? Why should the terms of their responsibilities seem opaque?
They might consider increasing the frequency of the #63 bus if they need to accommodate more park visitors.
Ask yourself how many new soccer fields are planned for the west side of the river. Instead they remove one with no plans to replace it. Instead, families all drive for miles to get to soccer fields for games on the edges of east Portland. How does that help Vision Zero or whatever they call it now.
Once again, kids need a voice! This field serves a much higher purpose than 'overflow parking' and ought to be removed from consideration. Please, Portland, let's take care of what we have and what rightfully belongs to children, who don't get a vote.
Neighbors may want to contact Operation Pitch Invasion through their website at https://www.pitch-invasion.org/. They build and rehab neighborhood soccer fields so all can play. It is a partnership of the Timbers, the Timbers Army, and the Rose City Riveters (support group for the Thorns). They might join in advocating for preservation of the soccer field—and they have a lot of members!