Should urban renewal come to St. Johns?
The Portland Development Commission’s North-Northeast Economic Development Initiative is currently studying the future of the Interstate and Convention Center Urban Renewal Areas. As part of the study, PDC is considering whether to expand the Interstate Urban Renewal Area to include downtown St. Johns. In order to learn more about the North-Northeast Economic Development Initiative and urban renewal in general, the St. Johns Main Street Coalition has invited the Portland Development Commission to present: The N-NE Study and Urban Renewal 101: Potential economic development tools for St. Johns Wednesday, September 23, 2009 6:30 – 8:00 PM Ladybug Organic Coffee Company 8438 N Lombard Street Please join us. We hope that this can be the first step in a broader community conversation: Is urban renewal a good tool for St. Johns, or do we want to steer clear? The St. Johns Main Street Coalition is a collaboration of the St. Johns Business Boosters, the St. Johns Neighborhood Association, the
