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Portland advocates for parks and public space were excited when city officials announced the plan to overhaul and reopen O’Bryant Square, the downtown park now named Darcelle XV Plaza, after the late, renowned drag performer. Now, roughly a year since the plaza’s rebirth process began, some early project stakeholders and local urban design leaders fear the plans are being swayed by private business interests. Though it was once seen as a feat of public planning,...

If you've been meaning to get over to SE Division for a bulgogi bibim box from Korean barbecue cart Kim Jong Grillin, you'd better do it soon. Specifically you'd better get over there on or before January 28. Owner and chef Han Ly Hwang is moving the popular cart downtown. Last week, Hwang spoke to the Mercury about the difficulties small businesses like food carts face during extreme weather events. During that interview, Hwang revealed...

Plans reveal one of the most detailed visuals we've seen yet for what the future carfree path might look like.

The goal is to add even more reasons to visit the plazas and keep them vibrant into fall and winter.

This summer, the 40-year-old beleaguered downtown Portland cart pod will boast 28 carts and more than 300 seats wrapped around a central bar cart.