This week we delve into the topic of carfree streets, plazas and great public spaces in Portland.

You might have read our recent story about the big announcement Monday morning from the City of Portland that they want to double down on their outdoor dining patios, plazas and carfree public space programs. 

In this episode, host Jonathan Maus shares clips from remarks made at the press conference (which was held on Pride Plaza, a 2-block section of carfree street on SW Harvey Milk Street) as well as several interviews with people at the event. You'll hear from PBOT Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, PBOT Director Chris Warner, Portland restaurant co-owner Eli Johnson, Friends of Green Loop Executive Director Keith Jones, and others.

Links:

• PBOT press release about Healthy Business and Vibrant Community Spaces program
• "Commissioner Hardesty wants more carfree streets in downtown Portland" (BikePortland, 1/12/2021)

Theme music:

• Kevin Hartnell