@dougklotz.bsky.social
Housing, walk bike transit, Portland Ore
Thanks. From google street view, looks like it was operational as late as May 2023, so within the 3-year limit.
December 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Thanks. From google street view, looks like it was operational as late as May 2023, so within the 3-year limit.
Worth looking into the permitting process for that N Portland Starbucks! Location?
December 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Worth looking into the permitting process for that N Portland Starbucks! Location?
Other issues aside, it seems unwise to locate a new, higher capacity drive-thru (with,THREE entry lanes that cross the Division Street sidewalk), across the street from an elementary school, creating a potentially dangerous situation, plus across from a high school, with new drivers in the mix!
December 18, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Other issues aside, it seems unwise to locate a new, higher capacity drive-thru (with,THREE entry lanes that cross the Division Street sidewalk), across the street from an elementary school, creating a potentially dangerous situation, plus across from a high school, with new drivers in the mix!
Can you "landmark" a spinning sign? "Not the building, just the sign". the Palms Motor Hotel on N Interstate is an example of sign-only, I think.
December 12, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Can you "landmark" a spinning sign? "Not the building, just the sign". the Palms Motor Hotel on N Interstate is an example of sign-only, I think.
The loaf should feel heavier, as if it's a task to turn it around, at a slow speed!
December 12, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The loaf should feel heavier, as if it's a task to turn it around, at a slow speed!
And I'm sad about the spinning milk carton that used to be at NE 20th and Pacific! (removed when they demolished that dairy for the large residential building) Last I saw it was across the street, lying on it's side next to the pot dispensary.
December 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM
And I'm sad about the spinning milk carton that used to be at NE 20th and Pacific! (removed when they demolished that dairy for the large residential building) Last I saw it was across the street, lying on it's side next to the pot dispensary.
A friend of mine (in LA) opined that it was spinning too fast! I tend to agree. Before the rebuild, it was at a more sedate rate. Has it stopped?
December 12, 2025 at 7:40 AM
A friend of mine (in LA) opined that it was spinning too fast! I tend to agree. Before the rebuild, it was at a more sedate rate. Has it stopped?
Tie it with string? A tiny zip-tie?
December 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Tie it with string? A tiny zip-tie?
Is the Maine &c oil choice due to lack of gas availability in that region (or in Alaska)?
December 9, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Is the Maine &c oil choice due to lack of gas availability in that region (or in Alaska)?
Optimistic, aren't they!
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Optimistic, aren't they!
Why would they make you pay to get into an event where they’re trying to get you to buy something?
December 9, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Why would they make you pay to get into an event where they’re trying to get you to buy something?
That comment was one of two on NextDoor, which now seems to have no geographic limits, so could be from anywhere.
December 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
That comment was one of two on NextDoor, which now seems to have no geographic limits, so could be from anywhere.
Oh, that would be Broadwa.
December 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Oh, that would be Broadwa.
Build an ADA ramp, which would need switchbacks, and also a bike and walking ramp at whatever grade a straight path results in?
December 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Build an ADA ramp, which would need switchbacks, and also a bike and walking ramp at whatever grade a straight path results in?
I swear that somewhere in the world, grain silos have been converted to Housing!
December 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I swear that somewhere in the world, grain silos have been converted to Housing!
But each bus series is different. And they’re All counterintuitive!
December 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
But each bus series is different. And they’re All counterintuitive!
"Please, scratch under the chin!"
December 1, 2025 at 6:46 AM
"Please, scratch under the chin!"
This seems clearest to me, using capitalization and hyphens.
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This seems clearest to me, using capitalization and hyphens.
The 4-unit version is legal in R-2.5 thru R-7. E.g. 1820 SE 37th, just finished, 2 blocks S of Bagdad Theater. A lot of these 4- and 6's built recently between 20th and 50th, from Powell south to Holgate, approx. Now, 4's infiltrating the IE4A territory. I worry they'll snap up the cheapest lots!
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The 4-unit version is legal in R-2.5 thru R-7. E.g. 1820 SE 37th, just finished, 2 blocks S of Bagdad Theater. A lot of these 4- and 6's built recently between 20th and 50th, from Powell south to Holgate, approx. Now, 4's infiltrating the IE4A territory. I worry they'll snap up the cheapest lots!
and no handrail for those choosing to use the "stair" section.
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
and no handrail for those choosing to use the "stair" section.
I remember this, and (I think) watching the coverage on TV. Quite a shocking event for a 12-year
November 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I remember this, and (I think) watching the coverage on TV. Quite a shocking event for a 12-year
The sun rises over the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara.
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The sun rises over the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara.
Thank you for that bit of info! My wife has been troubled that our cat never covers his poop. Now we know why!
November 15, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Thank you for that bit of info! My wife has been troubled that our cat never covers his poop. Now we know why!