[downtownpdx]

^^^ Totally agree with being sick of the ugly hole in the ground. It's a drag on the surrounding blocks and just a big old eyesore ... and just exacerbates the dumpy atmosphere of that damn Smart Park/Peterson's across the street.

BUT ... I would much rather wait out construction than have a park there. While I understand the desire to extend the Park Blocks, density would be much more beneficial here. This section of DT, as you're walking west towards 10th Ave., really loses its energy. Another park would break up what HOPEfully will be a revitalized Morrison Street with dense retail. Redevelop Smart Park; redevelop the former Carl Greve corner; complete PAW. DONE. hahahaha-- not holding my breath but I know it'll all happen eventually. THis recession is feeling like the spring weather this year ... little peeks at the sun, then 3 days of clouds and showers. Enough already.