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Get up and stretch: PDX NEXT arrives soon

Tracking the progress of PDX NEXT at Portland International Airport
A view of the construction site inside Portland International Airport's future main terminal.
Altogether, the Y columns support 18 million pounds. | Photo courtesty of Port of Portland
Looking at the in-flight tracker often adds thrilling context to your trip. In a similar sense, Portland International Airport’s recent behind-the-scenes preview of PDX NEXT has us excited for when the $2 billion project comes in for a landing in May 2024.

That’s the planned opening date for the main terminal, where the massive 9-acre roof is already in place atop giant Y-shaped columns. There remains quite a lot to do to meet that goal, but here’s an update on the progress.

By the end of 2023
In the short term, upgrades will make the space feel more livable. Installing floor-to-ceiling windows will enable climate control.

The ticketing lobby will look a bit different too, as the old ceiling is peeled away. It will be noisy and there will be scaffolding, but if you head to the north end and look up, you might get a preview of the wood lattice.

Flooring is also on the way: part white oak from the Eola Hills and of course, everyone’s favorite carpet.

A rendering of PDX NEXT at Portland International Airport.

Keeping it light and breezy.

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Rendering courtesy of Port of Portland/ZGF Architects

Next year and beyond
Tall trees will be planted early next year, creating a fresh, forest feel. Twenty new restaurants and shops will start to put roots down, and eventually, space for temporary and permanent art installations will be available. Four of those will debut from the beginning, including pieces from Yoonhee Choi and Sanford Biggers.

From the winter holidays on, security staff will be hard at work improving the overall experience with wait-time monitors, additional screening lanes, and other technologies.

Although roundabout routes and construction will persist through 2025, the best airport in the country (that’s not just our biased opinion) is on its way to a high-flying future. Still having a hard time imagining it all? Take the newly launched augmented reality tour.
 
Events
Monday, July 31
  • Build-A-Boat 2023 | Monday, July 31-Friday, Aug. 11 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Willamette Sailing Club, 6336 S. Beaver Ave., Portland | Free | Embark on this two-week summer camp (8th-12th grade) where students will use their hands to construct a canoe and learn how to navigate kayaks, sailboats, and paddle boards.
Tuesday, Aug. 1
  • Science and Sawdust | Tuesday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Sept. 30 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | 421 NE 10th Ave., Portland | $2-$5 | Fans of Mike Bennett will love this cartoon museum, which features characters from past projects like “A to Zoo” and Bennett Acres, plus a photo booth and gift shop.
  • Sword & Veil | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Victorian Belle Mansion, 1441 N. McClellan St., Portland | $20-$35 | Tarot readings, magical performers, costumes, and cocktails await at this fantasy soiree.
  • Science Pub Portland | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 7-9 p.m. | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland | $5 suggested donation | Join this keynote on product and performance, “The Revolution Underfoot – Footwear Innovation at the Speed of Light,” as part of Sneaker Week.
Wednesday, Aug. 2
  • Garden Party: Botanical Cocktails | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Straightaway Cocktails, 901 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland | $85 | Mix, muddle, and stir your way to learning how to make the best libations for your next shindig.
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News Notes
Health
  • The Oregon Health Authority has implemented a recreational use health advisory for Willamette Cove due to the presence of harmful cyanobacteria bloom and cyanotoxins in the water. Officials say people should avoid swimming or high-speed water activities there.
Plan Ahead
  • Can you dig it? The Sand Island Sand Castle Competition returns Saturday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 6, with artists from across the country. Attendees can catch the water shuttle directly in front of St. Helens City Hall, and should bring sunscreen, plenty of water, and beach gear (towels, chairs, etc.)
The Word
  • Portland Poet-Tree. That’s the name of a vine maple adorned with colorful poems, bead art, and a magnetic word board in the Woodstock neighborhood. You can find it — and the adjacent “Good Neighbor” box — on Southeast Pardee Street between 40th and 41st avenues.
Arts
  • OrpheusPDX is ready for its encore. The opera company, known for intimate performances at PSU’s Lincoln Performance Hall, returns with a classic and a contemporary work in its second season. Audience members can experience Mozart’s “The Royal Shepherd” and Nico Muhly’s “Dark Sisters” starting next month. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Community
  • To celebrate the completion of PBOT’s East Portland road safety projects, families are invited to play Lotería Go. Participants can print a game sheet and find corresponding objects placed around the Centennial neighborhood, marking them off until there are four in a line. Turn in completed cards by Sunday, Aug. 20, for a prize.
Eat
  • Chém Gió, a Vietnamese bar food pop-up, will soon have a permanent home in St. Johns. With roots tracing back to longtime Roseway neighborhood restaurant Yen Ha, this new project is still a family affair for owner Anh Tran. Expect it to open in Mosaic Taphouse late August/early September. (Eater Portland)
Outdoors
  • Fisherman Dishaun Berry is making a reely big impact on underprivileged kids in the region with Get Hooked. He and other volunteers teach angling skills, like tying a line or cleaning a fish, at 10 to 20 outdoor events a year — and in classrooms. (Portland Tribune)
Try This

🥒 Tsukemono for two at Takibi

More ways to get a taste of Takibi
A table at Takibi with various colorful dishes.
You can make lunch reservations at Takibi through Resy. | Photo by Cambrie Juarez, PDXtoday
Take your pooch. Take your friends. Take your co-workers. But most importantly, take advantage of Takibi’s expanded service — and the sunshine.

The Northwest Portland restaurant, located within outdoor brand Snow Peak’s US headquarters, now offers daily lunch (12-3 p.m.) and happy hour (3-5 p.m.), providing more ways to experience their food and beverage program which blends Oregon bounty with Japanese cuisine.

It’s particularly pleasant out on the bamboo-enclosed, dog-friendly patio, where city editors Ben and Cambrie chopsticked their way through dishes like curry poutine, falafel stacked on shiitake mushrooms, assorted pickles (tsukemono), chicken karaage, and more.

They also sampled new additions to the cocktail menu, opting for the berry bubbly French 503 and the Fernet-forward Fly By Night. Oh, and don’t forget bottles of wine are half off on Thursdays.
 
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The Wrap
 

Today’s edition by:
Ben
From the editor
Last week, I was invited out to Hillsboro to visit Deep Space Brewing, and it did not disappoint. The beer and pizza were tasty, the outdoor patio was family-friendly, and there’s live music on Thursdays. It’s well worth a stop if you’re in the area.
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