What do a giant owl, a jack-o'-lantern with a hat, and a Sandworm from Titan all have in common? They are all painted into the Central Eastside’s haunting new murals at 831 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
The project from Portland Street Art Alliance is only the latest aimed at revitalizing the industrial area with colorful works of public art. But they’re taking it a step further this time, partnering with Open Urban Practice, Bridge Rat Studios, and PDX Farm to completely remake the space by digging up the ground and renovating the building.
Edible gardens with native species will be installed, creating an oasis that can host seasonal events and community interactions and educate visitors about regenerative ecology. As a backdrop to the Portland Streetcar stop at SE MLK & Morrison, it will also serve as a vibrant + inviting gateway to the rest of the district.
