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⏰ Time is up for Eliot evening parking

New Zone V parking district protects residents and restricts Rose Quarter eventgoers
The Moda Center in Portland, Oregon is adorned with a sign that says we are all trail blazers.
You have to find a new path to Blazers games if you typically park in the Eliot neighborhood. | Photo by Mark McClure
Parking can be a pain when attending an event at the Rose Quarter, with many people opting for street parking and a bit of a stroll to spare their wallets an exorbitant garage fee. But that minor inconvenience has long been a major annoyance for people who live in the area.

As of October 2024, there are now parking time limits in the Eliot neighborhood (about a 15 minute walk from the Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum). The update caps parking at two hours, from 5-10 p.m. every day, October through May.

Looking at those months, you might be able to deduce the main culprit driving this change — those dates align with the Portland Trail Blazers’ season. The newly designated Zone V was created by the Portland Bureau of Transportation with the support of local residents and businesses, who saw their parking options dwindle whenever there was a game or a concert.

Parking permits are available to eligible residents and their guests, as well as eligible businesses, nonprofits, and employees. Those will cost $80 annually, with discounted rates based on median family income. More free and temporary options are also on the table.

A map shows Portland's new Zone V parking permit area.

PBOT encourages people to use public transportation, park in off-street parking facilities near the event venues, or park in the Lloyd Event District.

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Graphic via PBOT

The solution is one that’s been sought after since at least 1992.

“For so many years, residents have been unable to have guests come over due to block after block being full of eventgoers,” said Allan Rudwick, Eliot Neighborhood Association Land Use & Transportation chair. “Some residents schedule their grocery outings around the games. Event attendees park at 6:30 p.m. or earlier and leave after residents go to bed. People coming home from work have nowhere to park within five blocks of their home. We are excited that parking management may solve these issues.”
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When you attend a game/concert at the Rose Quarter, where do you park?
A. Street parking
B. In a garage
C. I take public transportation
D. Other
 
 
Events
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • A Night with Ghosts: Haunted Adventures in NW Portland | Thursday, Oct. 3-Friday, Nov. 1 | Times vary | Anna Bannanas | $30 | Do you dare join this tour of Portland’s paranormal heritage and haunted stories that will give you the willies?
  • Go Lights Out 2024 | Thursday, Oct. 3-Saturday, Oct. 19 | 11 p.m. | Citywide | Free | Limit your light pollution to help migrating birds navigate our airspace safely.
Friday, Oct. 4
  • Zupan’s Markets Oyster Fest | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Locations vary | Price of purchase | The best of the bivalves are on display with take-home specials, on-site shucking, and a seminar/dinner.
  • Portland Winterhawks vs. Victoria Royals | Friday, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $31+ | Soaring back to the home ice for the first time this season, help the squad pick up a victory against the Royals.
  • That’s Broke Gravy with Hoa Nguyen | Friday, Oct. 4 | 8:30 p.m. | Kickstand Comedy | $5+ | Improv silliness and hilarious comedians make for a show you’ve never seen before (and never will see again).
Saturday, Oct. 5
  • Vernonia Salmon Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hawkins Park, Vernonia | Free | Watch wild salmon return to their run and enjoy a beer garden, music, vendors, art, and other family-friendly activities.
  • Autumn Embers: A Wood Burning Workshop | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Urbanite | $25+ | Join Katherine Atkin-Dahm of Snail Guardian Art to learn basic pyrography techniques, create a design, and take home a tool so you can continue practicing.
  • Pink Warrior Zumba Fundraiser | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 1-4 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square | Donation based | Join this dance party to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer.
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • The U.S. Custom House next to the North Park Blocks is heading to a foreclosure in early 2025. The completely empty building is full of history, and served as the site of a WeWork space as recently as 2021. The current owners hope to transfer the loan by Wednesday, Oct. 30. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Pets
  • October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, so in that spirit, the Oregon Humane Society has reduced adoption fees not only for canines but also for cats, rabbits, and other “pocket pets.” During the process, adoption counselors will work with adopters to find the right fit regarding lifestyle and respective needs.
Announced
  • Portland will host the NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament for a second time in four years. For the 2028 postseason, teams will travel from across the country to the City of Roses for the regional round, featuring six games across March 24-27. (KGW)
Cause
Drink
  • Zoiglhaus Brewing Company, specializing in German-style beers and bites, is looking to expand into the original Laurelwood location (and most recently, Pono Brewing) in the Hollywood District. Business partners seek to emulate the formula at The ZED, with plans for a taproom and seven independently owned food carts. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Eat
  • There’s good news for OK Omens. Machetes, the Mexico City-style street food pop-up known for its namesake colossal quesadillas, will set up shop in the Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard wine bar starting Sunday, Oct. 13. Check it out Sunday and Monday nights throughout the fall. (Eater Portland)
Number
Sports
  • Which positions are locked and which ones are a battle for the Portland Trail Blazers in their upcoming training camp? Will Deandre Ayton have the post on lock or can newcomer Donovan Clingan elbow his way into a starting role? Mike Richman share his thoughts during Locked On’s daily podcast.
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    🇬🇷 Get to the Portland Greek Festival

    The Portland Greek Festival is back for the 71st year
    Teenagers dressed in traditional Greek garb dance in a half circle with hands and arms linked.
    See folk dance groups, ranging from little ones to young adults. | Photo courtesy of Portland Greek Festival
    Although it doesn’t have the staying power of say, the Parthenon, the Portland Greek Festival is certainly a time-honored tradition in our city. It returns for the 71st time, Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

    Admission is $5 (for guests 12 and over) and utilizes a contact-less wristband system where you are able to load funds via an online platform. The celebration’s roots trace back to the late 1800s, when Greek immigrants settled in the PNW and worked in the fishing, lumber, and railroad industries.

    Today, their vibrant culture and cuisine is shared with 15,000 guests annually at what’s become an Oregon Heritage Tradition. Dine on gyros and loukoumades, watch traditional folk dances, take a tour of the church, and explore the artifacts at the Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum.

    Parking is available on surrounding streets, with a limited number of handicap spaces in the annex lot.
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    What year was this photo taken?
    A sepia photo shows Southwest Portland toward the end of the 19th century.

    Believe it or not, that is Mount St. Helens on the horizon.

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    Photo via Portland City Archives

    Most people guessed this image comes from the early 1900s, however it was actually captured in 1883.

    Congrats if you were part of the 18% who got the correct answer.
     
     
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