Realistic question: if the city bulldozes forward with the 2 (close to 300 bed) low barrier overnight shelters very near this area, can’t we assume this green space will draw unwanted loitering during the day and other behavior that will quickly make it unusable by the neighborhood at large? See current state of Jamison Square as an example.
The air quality issue is one that has been raised each time we see a new plan for the area under the freeway. ODOT has also vetoed the idea of development in the past because of concerns of structural safety under the ramps. Never mind the irony of allowing cars and trucks to use the ramps. However, other cities have transformed these spaces into parks and public spaces. It will be interesting to hear how this proposal is received.
Love this! And regards to air quality? This is not an either/or situation. Cycling in the city, behind and next to cars has an impact, too. Do I stop cycling because of cars? Nope. Love this idea! I'll pitch in!
Recreation centers anywhere usually draw my enthusiastic support, but under a FREEWAY????
my first and vigorous reaction is "consider the air quality, I beg you". Recreation and sports require lung power and lungs need the cleanest of air. How is that possible under a busy freeway?
Realistic question: if the city bulldozes forward with the 2 (close to 300 bed) low barrier overnight shelters very near this area, can’t we assume this green space will draw unwanted loitering during the day and other behavior that will quickly make it unusable by the neighborhood at large? See current state of Jamison Square as an example.
The air quality issue is one that has been raised each time we see a new plan for the area under the freeway. ODOT has also vetoed the idea of development in the past because of concerns of structural safety under the ramps. Never mind the irony of allowing cars and trucks to use the ramps. However, other cities have transformed these spaces into parks and public spaces. It will be interesting to hear how this proposal is received.
Love this! And regards to air quality? This is not an either/or situation. Cycling in the city, behind and next to cars has an impact, too. Do I stop cycling because of cars? Nope. Love this idea! I'll pitch in!
Recreation centers anywhere usually draw my enthusiastic support, but under a FREEWAY????
my first and vigorous reaction is "consider the air quality, I beg you". Recreation and sports require lung power and lungs need the cleanest of air. How is that possible under a busy freeway?
Jere Grimm