The dream of the '90s is alive, cont'd
Portland's so big on food carts -- I guess it's only logical that the concept be extended to clothes shops.
What's next? I'm not sure I'm going to be comfortable at doctor visits in the back of an old UPS truck.
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Not a chance of the doctors' vans. Unlike vintage clothing, medicine still requires a modicum of ability.
Posted by Texas Triffid Ranch | January 10, 2011 1:13 PM
Has Randy cleared the double-decker bus in terms of fire safety? An inferno of burning clothes and no escape from the top deck...
Posted by PJB | January 10, 2011 1:19 PM
There you go again with the hate speech.
Posted by Jack Bog | January 10, 2011 1:21 PM
This is a joke, right?
Posted by Mark Mason | January 10, 2011 1:37 PM
See we don't need urban renewal for "mixed use" condo bunkers. We just need a bunch of parking lots to plant our various carts.
Posted by Garage Wine | January 10, 2011 1:55 PM
The more overbearing and unfriendly the City and BDS becomes toward business, the more we'll see things like this. Seriously, why go through the hassle of getting a permit for tenant improvements and paying outrageous SDC fees and taxes...just get in your bus and drive off.
Go by double decker bus!!!
Posted by PD | January 10, 2011 2:10 PM
I don't think any of those vehicles can actually be driven too far.
Posted by Jack Bog | January 10, 2011 2:36 PM
Given Portland's success with Saturday Market, food carts, and Dignity Village, I have to wonder why Portland needs ANY permanently built, environmentally-unfriendly structures. Every structure should be temporarily, relocatable, and self-sufficient - thus no need for permanently installed utilities (and of course that means everything will be solar powered, maybe some wind especially along the Columbia River), and cannot leave any traces when moved.
Since they are small structures that occupy little space, we'll have no need for yards or other empty spaces, so we can just slide them in nice big groups with little wasted land area.
In 100 years, the land will be pristine and without the environmental scars of light rail tracks, massive bridges, and skyscrapers impeding our views of nature's finest - the Tualatin Hills.
Posted by Erik H. | January 10, 2011 2:58 PM
Indeed: "Since the bus doesn’t run, Sutherland had it towed to its current location"
Posted by PJB | January 10, 2011 2:59 PM
Does anyone over the age of 30 actually buy any of this grossly overpriced stuff from her?
You can buy designer samples on the web from known designers for way less than what this woman is selling her stuf for.
And if there was a Loehman's in Portland, people like this would never even try to compete.
Posted by Dave A. | January 10, 2011 3:07 PM
An excellent business model for accounting and tax preparation, except that you would surely want to keep the vehical operational -- maybe even warmed up and idling -- to be prepared for a range of contingencies.
Posted by Allan L. | January 10, 2011 3:19 PM
A dental van is based in my community for low income, There are portable x ray, CT and MRI semi trailers. Many taco trucks take a bit to fire up, but the "vehicle" label is important. I think some "green behind the ears" Portlander's should pool the green money and invest in a couple of Mules to move a collection of mobile businesses around. Oh how European!
Posted by dman | January 10, 2011 3:36 PM
a couple of Mules to move a collection of mobile businesses around. Oh how European
I'd love to know where in Europe you go.
Posted by Allan L. | January 10, 2011 3:57 PM
A vehicle that is undrivable is considered a derelict vehicle and as such, by city code, could be impounded.
That said, these "micro-businesses" are a way for people to start their own business and create income for themselves rather than sit around and wait for a handout. Although it seems that we're regressing to a 3rd world economic model with the food and/or clothing carts.
Posted by Michelle | January 10, 2011 4:11 PM
Where are the tattoos on the model holding the umbrella?
Posted by John Benton | January 10, 2011 4:11 PM
Allen L.
Well not this century!
Posted by dman | January 10, 2011 7:27 PM
Great, the "Dignity Village" of shopping malls.
Posted by Jon | January 10, 2011 7:34 PM
What about ADA rules such as wheelchair access?
Posted by SKA | January 10, 2011 9:38 PM
These are exciting times over at Oregon Wilderness Moonsuit Tours as the future looks promising, but trying to keep a GPS record of all these gypsy carts and their many locations is proving a pain.
Do you think in five years anybody will care to tour where the carts once were?
Posted by Abe | January 10, 2011 9:55 PM
Speaking of Randy:
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2011/01/firefighter-turned-chef_tom_hu.html
Posted by PJB | January 10, 2011 10:40 PM