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Students from Portland State University are paving the way for a new parklet to be built in the city’s SoMa eco district, on Southwest 4th Avenue. The parklet would bring outdoor seating to the area, encourage active transportation, and promote a greater sense of community.
Food carts in the area of the planned parklet already attract many locals. With the added parklet locals would also have a place to sit and gather.
Once complete, this would mark Portland’s third parklet.
The students are currently working to raise $15,350 through a crowdfunding campaign. As of January 6, the group had raised $7,892 in funds for the project.
Watch the video below to learn more about this initiative.
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Visit the project’s website by clicking here.
By The Numbers
33
percent
of Latinos live within walking distance (<1 mile) of a park
