Chungle
@splorpus.bsky.social
Tandal O’Roole
- Neighborhood-Scale Commercial Enthusiast
- Fence Sign Documentarian
- In all other cases: Chungle
- Neighborhood-Scale Commercial Enthusiast
- Fence Sign Documentarian
- In all other cases: Chungle
Well known examples are Produce Row (sadly on its last legs), the seafood packers in Old Town and bakeries in Inner NE/Albina, but a lot of cordwainers/cobblers were established on SW Alder, and the dairies in NE rivaled those in SW.
SE is still home to many luthiers/music professionals to this day
SE is still home to many luthiers/music professionals to this day
January 26, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Well known examples are Produce Row (sadly on its last legs), the seafood packers in Old Town and bakeries in Inner NE/Albina, but a lot of cordwainers/cobblers were established on SW Alder, and the dairies in NE rivaled those in SW.
SE is still home to many luthiers/music professionals to this day
SE is still home to many luthiers/music professionals to this day
I’ve actually been working on a project related to historic trends for biz establishment/employment centers in different nbhds., and it’s quite fascinating. So many areas of the city still see planning influences from industries from over 100 years ago
January 26, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I’ve actually been working on a project related to historic trends for biz establishment/employment centers in different nbhds., and it’s quite fascinating. So many areas of the city still see planning influences from industries from over 100 years ago
I’m not sure about the City, but the State records/reports business filings and dissolutions, and certain business orgs./neighborhood associations have surveys as well. Prosper Portland records land sales & equity impacts, which are good indirect sources
January 26, 2026 at 9:32 PM
I’m not sure about the City, but the State records/reports business filings and dissolutions, and certain business orgs./neighborhood associations have surveys as well. Prosper Portland records land sales & equity impacts, which are good indirect sources
I believe 1st Ave was the planned alignment for a while before it was de-prioritized. It’s a shame too, because that project would have been a slam dunk
January 23, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I believe 1st Ave was the planned alignment for a while before it was de-prioritized. It’s a shame too, because that project would have been a slam dunk
Total non-sequitur, but I love the different tags/bar codes that different library systems use
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Total non-sequitur, but I love the different tags/bar codes that different library systems use
There’s a way to create this without being prescriptive, but it does require a level of private partnership (on the part of user experience as opposed to financial structures)
January 23, 2026 at 12:56 AM
There’s a way to create this without being prescriptive, but it does require a level of private partnership (on the part of user experience as opposed to financial structures)
Yup, it’s funny too because the greater VAN region (and NA as a whole tbh) has plenty of examples for this exact phenomenon. The issue is that Translink has no mechanism to actually maximize dev./floorplates for transit specific uses.
January 23, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Yup, it’s funny too because the greater VAN region (and NA as a whole tbh) has plenty of examples for this exact phenomenon. The issue is that Translink has no mechanism to actually maximize dev./floorplates for transit specific uses.
It’s because the projected cap. costs for the Skytrain expansions (that they already have planned) keep increasing, so Translink brass are starting to freak out a bit.
In typical fashion, they’re rallying behind a reduced/constrained alternative to garner support
In typical fashion, they’re rallying behind a reduced/constrained alternative to garner support
January 23, 2026 at 12:10 AM
It’s because the projected cap. costs for the Skytrain expansions (that they already have planned) keep increasing, so Translink brass are starting to freak out a bit.
In typical fashion, they’re rallying behind a reduced/constrained alternative to garner support
In typical fashion, they’re rallying behind a reduced/constrained alternative to garner support
They’re still used to designate staff parking lot sections at some of the garages
January 19, 2026 at 3:31 AM
They’re still used to designate staff parking lot sections at some of the garages
On the 17 in particular, all of the stops btwn Cesar Chavez and 32nd would all benefit from rubberized bus bulbs- the installation of these could help provide impetus for bicycle and intersection improvements at the 34th Ave/Holgate intersection, which is still in an interim phase of development
January 18, 2026 at 2:10 AM
On the 17 in particular, all of the stops btwn Cesar Chavez and 32nd would all benefit from rubberized bus bulbs- the installation of these could help provide impetus for bicycle and intersection improvements at the 34th Ave/Holgate intersection, which is still in an interim phase of development
I agree that it’s an issue, and it’s super annoying on the frequent service routes due to the impact on transfers. I do think that more accessible infra. would help streamline the boarding process a ton, and in a manner that reduces driver stress
January 18, 2026 at 2:07 AM
I agree that it’s an issue, and it’s super annoying on the frequent service routes due to the impact on transfers. I do think that more accessible infra. would help streamline the boarding process a ton, and in a manner that reduces driver stress
With luck, full versions might still be available in city/county/metro archives…
January 18, 2026 at 1:26 AM
With luck, full versions might still be available in city/county/metro archives…
Looks like it was removed a little under 2 weeks ago… Jan 6 to be specific
January 18, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Looks like it was removed a little under 2 weeks ago… Jan 6 to be specific
This section is kind of annoying, but the biggest hurdle on Line 17 is the light timing at Foster Rd. The close stop spacing doesn’t turn into an issue until you get past Cesar Chavez
January 18, 2026 at 12:54 AM
This section is kind of annoying, but the biggest hurdle on Line 17 is the light timing at Foster Rd. The close stop spacing doesn’t turn into an issue until you get past Cesar Chavez
Most of the DT consolidations have occurred- the next batch will probably be in the Lloyd District or Beaverton
January 18, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Most of the DT consolidations have occurred- the next batch will probably be in the Lloyd District or Beaverton
A hyper-local (i.e. neighborhood boundary scale) traffic study would be worthwhile to pursue. The ability to opt-in might help with cost controls too, at the expense of the typical whining
January 18, 2026 at 12:16 AM
A hyper-local (i.e. neighborhood boundary scale) traffic study would be worthwhile to pursue. The ability to opt-in might help with cost controls too, at the expense of the typical whining
Do you know if Trimet (still) has site-specific mechanisms that influence stop placement? I know it comes up thru pub. comment periods, but I can’t think of any aspects that emphasize local commuting patterns
January 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Do you know if Trimet (still) has site-specific mechanisms that influence stop placement? I know it comes up thru pub. comment periods, but I can’t think of any aspects that emphasize local commuting patterns
I could see this being feasible, and I’m thinking about the mechanism that works best. Either something loose (like a better community-driven stop placement program), or something more concrete (allowing service patterns to impact building code).
PDX’s grid helps support either option
PDX’s grid helps support either option
January 17, 2026 at 11:55 PM
I could see this being feasible, and I’m thinking about the mechanism that works best. Either something loose (like a better community-driven stop placement program), or something more concrete (allowing service patterns to impact building code).
PDX’s grid helps support either option
PDX’s grid helps support either option
The isolated stops that only serve a single direction are so ridiculous, too. At best they make return trips more difficult, and at worst they encourage unsafe or difficult crossings. MLK and Lombard have a number of these
January 17, 2026 at 7:55 PM
The isolated stops that only serve a single direction are so ridiculous, too. At best they make return trips more difficult, and at worst they encourage unsafe or difficult crossings. MLK and Lombard have a number of these