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News Advisory: PBOT releases videos, photos of today's Ankeny Plaza opening celebration

(Aug. 9, 2016) - The Portland Bureau of Transportation has released video and photos of today's Ankeny Plaza opening celebration. Also, as part of the summer "Portland In the Streets" effort, PBOT released an interactive map highlighting the numerous resources, events and activities Portlanders can use, visit, lead or join that take place in the public right-of-way, including Ankeny Plaza, BIKETOWN, block parties, street fairs and Portland Sunday Parkways.

Please credit all content to Portland Bureau of Transportation.

Flickr photo album available for public and news media use

https://flic.kr/s/aHskEpQNXy

YouTube Video available of interviews with two of today's speakers

James Silviano, President of the Ankeny Alley Association, says businesses will use the new public space to create family friendly activities that build on the energy of nearby Portland Saturday Market. See video: https://youtu.be/d2OYn9Y9LJs

Helen Ying, Board President of the Old Town China Community Association, says the bike and pedestrian improvements on Second and Third avenues help bridge West Burnside, which has been a barrier. See video: https://youtu.be/amvFlov3CRQ

Ankeny Plaza, Portland’s latest example of innovation in the public right-of-way, covers 20,000 square feet -- the equivalent of half a downtown city block -- on SW Third Avenue. Located in front of Voodoo Doughnut, just east of the Keep Portland Weird Mural and just west of Portland Saturday Market, Ankeny Plaza creates a welcoming public space at a key destination for tourists and locals alike. 

Portlanders interested in organizing a street fair, block party, community barbecue, marathon, parade or other event in Portland's streets can get additional information at: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/66077

An interactive map that includes street fairs, farmers markets, BIKETOWN, Ankeny Plaza and other activities in Portland’s streets can be view at: http://arcg.is/20Cv1HJ

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