A Portland Treasure

This is an interesting article on a plan to reinvent and preserve the Ross Islands. Members want to make it into a wildlife refuge: "one that hybridizes active industry and dynamic wildlife habitat. One that honors its cultural history and is structured by its pre-existing patterns and materials. One that invites people to participate in its processes, and highlights the exchanges that have long defined its character. One that even goes so far as to heal its altered landscape without erasing the trace of what altered it. If designed thoughtfully, with bold gestures and fresh ideas, Ross Island can truly be a contemporary, urban ecological park that weaves truth,
healing, and discovery into a fertile and meaningful place." Here is a look at the plans for the team envisioning Ross Islands future. This team believes its faith and persistance will motivate Portlanders in the right direction to preserve this natural habitat which played a major part in Portland's history.
Article Link:
http://www.urbangreenspaces.org/green_design.htm