E.Black Design http://www.eblackdesign.com/ Auntie Koko’s URBAN Trailer PARK An art installation/art colony using 1950′s/60′s vintage travel trailers,  including  a mix of Boles Aero, Shasta Deluxe, Airstream and a few canned ham’s. The trailers will be positioned on or in a 10,000 square foot space with a common area Airstream Bath House with 2 full bathrooms, a laundry room and tv lounge. Each trailer will have a 600 square foot “pad” that can be used as an outdoor space. Electrical hookups will be provided for each trailer. Estimated rent: $250 –...

Join us for a First Friday opening with Olinka Broadfoot’s “The TONDACH Collection” March 5, 2010 6 – 9 pm 1315 SE 9th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97214 food and beverages provided RSVP: olinkabroadfootgallery@gmail.com www.olinkabroadfoot.com Facebook: Olinka Broadfoot Gallery Twitter: @OlinkaBroadfoot Linked-In Group: Olinka Broadfoot...

My love for Portland started over 15 years and I cannot imagine it ever ending. I tried to leave twice, both times to great cities: Austin and NYC. But each time, Portland drew me back. I missed the trees, the people, the sense of community and all of the creative energy expressing itself in different ways depending on the neighborhood. Portland is where my people are. But what does that mean? Who are my people? Who are the people of Portland? How am I like them and how are they like me? Why did we come here and what makes us stay? For the Love of Portland! continues. Over the coming weeks and months,...

Check out the podcast here I am working on a book that documents the burgeoning food cart scene in Portland, Oregon in collaboration with Kelly Rodgers of Confluence Planning, Brett Burmeister of foodcartsportland.com, Paul Gerald breakfastinbridgetown.com, Carol Mayer-Reed and Michael Reed of mayerreed.com, and Andrew Burdick of andrewburdickphotography.com. The book documents the history, architecture, place making, culinary, cultural, sustainability and business model aspects of the Portland food cart phenomenon. The book will be filled with lots of beautiful photos of the people and carts that make...

For the Love of Portland! is a collaborative writing project, by and for the people of Portland. Over the coming weeks and months, I am going to share with you, my love of Portland, and in return, I ask that you share back. Why? For what purpose? For the love of Portland. Please send your stories to sassafrasgreenbuilding@gmail.com and I will post one a week for the next year. Part 1: Love At First Site Why do I love Portland so much? What is it about this place that makes me want to share it with the world? It is as much about the people as it is about the city itself and its location in the heart of...