Gridlock with a backbeat
If you thought the evening commute on MLK and Grand in Portland was a chore, wait 'til Plaza Palooza starts. This is a Thursday evening outdoor concert series that the Convention Center is going to put on in a lot across the street, between MLK and Grand, beginning July 12. The shows are to start at 5 and end at 7, and admission is going be free of charge; they'll be quite popular. Being in a car or on a bus anywhere within a mile or two of these events is not going to be pleasant.
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Comments (8)
So grouchy, ride a bike, walk or simply avoid the area. I think I will go see Curtis Salgado.
Posted by Dave | June 12, 2012 5:00 PM
I like it. And I live just a few blocks away so I will be impacted. Some crowds and positive excitement in that area are a good thing. And yes, I do drive on occassion.
Posted by Jay | June 12, 2012 5:22 PM
You can always count on the internet to produce somebody to argue with something that hasn't been said. I can walk there, too, and I just might. The shows look good.
But for you slow readers, the point of this post is that I pity the poor stiffs who are just trying to get home from work through there -- rush-hour traffic on that stretch blows already. In case you missed it, it's supposed to be a state highway.
And I sure as heck wouldn't get in the middle of that pack on a bicycle, especially if I was planning to have a beer or two at the show.
Posted by Jack Bog | June 12, 2012 5:23 PM
Traffic will be an absolute nightmare. Also, I hope there will be adequate security for the throngs of people who will be milling about. It's like the wild wild west around here these days.
Posted by SKA | June 12, 2012 8:20 PM
Sounds like we'll be needing some condos in that area soon so people can walk/bike to their entertainment events.
Posted by Mr. Grumpy | June 12, 2012 9:15 PM
That link came up session expired.
Here is a page that has a link to it:
http://live.oregoncc.org/iebms/coe/coe_p1_all.aspx?oc=10&cc=occcoe#JULY2012
Thanks
jk
Posted by jim karlock | June 13, 2012 12:51 AM
Where's the money coming from for these art events? Metro? Which pot pays for free concerts?
Posted by Shannon | June 13, 2012 7:27 AM
The pot that is your check book.
Posted by Mr. Grumpy | June 13, 2012 8:57 AM