"Portland's Living Room"

This is an interesting article linking the center of city life with the transportation system in the Portland metro area. Tri-met is the reason Pioneer Courthouse Square exists today, once just a parking lot in the center of the city, now a hub to every section of the city and suburbs. The lightrails and bus system stop on all crossroads surrounding the square and make the square financially possible having a tri-met station in the middle of the square along with food vendors and artists utilizing the space for many different community engagements. It has been through the financial devotion and active public engagement this square has been revitalized and has been a profound impact on city life in the center of downtown.

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Pioneer Courthouse Square