Timeline

• Phase 1: Reconfiguring streets, completion estimated by June 2027
• Phase 2: Building 1,200 residential units — including affordable housing — and starting a new waterfront park designed in partnership with the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
• Phase 3: Construction of more affordable housing, infrastructure, and parking

Funding

Center for Tribal Nations

• Hanabi Japanese Film Festival | Friday, Sept. 6-Friday, Sept. 13 | Times vary | Clinton Street Theater | $0-$15 | Catch one (or more) of these Japanese films spanning the 1950s to present day, from animated children’s flicks to critically acclaimed works of art.
• Coraline’s Curious Cat Trail | Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Oct. 13 | All day | Locations vary | Free | Track down all 31 decorated sculptures of “Cat” inspired by LAIKA’s award-winning film scattered around downtown Portland; download the app to aid your journey.

• Division Clinton Street Fair | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Clinton Street Theater | Free | Browse vendors, grab a drink + a bite to eat, and enjoy the community atmosphere with live music featuring Rocky Cabaret, the Pete Krebs Duo, and The Minus.
• “Beetlejuice": A Burlesque Brunch | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 11 a.m. | Swan Dive | $20 | Turn on the juice and see what shakes loose at this burlesque tribute to the 1988 film and its new sequel.
• 12th Annual Neerchokikoo Powwow | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 1 p.m. | Native American Youth and Family Center | Free | Celebrate Native American history, culture, and art at this festival showcasing drumming and dance performances, Indigenous artisans and vendors, fry bread and “Indian tacos,” and more.
• Bethany Village Oktoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 1-6 p.m. | Bethany Village Centre | Free | Experience the seasonal German tradition complete with a stein-holding competition, pony rides, food, and plenty of beer.

• The Biggest Clothing Swap in the Northwest | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 12-3 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom | $10 | Bring a bag of clean, wearable clothes you no longer want and start hunting for new-to-you ‘fits strewn across two floors.
• Portland Queer Arts Spectacular | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 5 p.m. | Alberta Rose Theatre | $30-$50 | Join the Portland Queer Arts Project in uplifting local “queer artists, advocates, and allies” through dance, drag + spoken word performances, music, video art, and more.

• Paris-trained chef John Denison is taking over Norwegian-French restaurant Måurice from Wednesday, Sept. 11 through Saturday, Oct. 5 in Southwest Portland. During the residency, patrons can still enjoy Måurice’s pastries, as well as dishes “celebrating the modern bistronomy of France” from Denison’s recently launched pop-up Le Clown. (Portland Monthly)

• Author Jean M. Auel has put her home — the entire third floor of a condominium in Southwest Portland — up for sale. The 5,786-sqft space has multiple balconies offering panoramic views of downtown and even Mount Rainier, plus direct elevator access and five parking spots. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• You know him from blockbusters like “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Hit Man” — now, Glen Powell is throwing passes for the Oregon Ducks. Powell stars in the upcoming Hulu series “Chad Powers,” portraying a washed-up quarterback whose glory days ended after leading the Ducks to a Rose Bowl victory against Georgia. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• Curious about the new main terminal at Portland International Airport, but don’t have any upcoming travel plans? PDX will offer coupons for two hours of parking every Saturday this month when you spend $25 at pre-security shops and restaurants. We suggest plane spotting over lunch at Loyal Legion — and shoe selfies.

• Portland is the No. 3 most sustainable city in the US, according to a new study by Coworking Cafe. The study noted the City of Roses had the highest percentage (4.1%) nationwide of commuters who bike to work, 673 LEED-certified buildings, and 22 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. (Coworking Cafe)

• Locked On Blazers host Mike Richman kicked off his yearly player profile series that marks the countdown to tipoff for the upcoming NBA season. Listen to the opening episode on small forward Deni Avdija.

• What would your high school’s football team do with $100,000? School officials can register your school for the chance to win T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest. (We’re looking at you, Central Catholic High School). Psst — give @thePDXtoday a tag when you rally on social media so we can boost it.

• Imagine the crunch of crisp autumn leaves underfoot, the cries of geese flying south, the crackle of a bonfire. What if you couldn’t hear the sounds of fall clearly? This revolutionary hearing device makes sure that you can. (Test it out for 45 days with zero risk.)*