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Originally Posted by Encolpius
The criticism that it will be a gated community (for eighteen-to-twentysomethings, perversely) and creates no public space is spot on. Nearby you have the Urban Plaza, a great public space, and that whole warren of 'pedestrian trails' around Pettygrove Park. Any new construction should preserve and contribute to the open and accessible format that is uniquely appealing about this neighborhood.
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All of the buildings that front (rear?) Pettygrove Park and the Halprin trails are gated; from the Harrison condos, 200 Market, Cyan, the list goes on.
None of those buildings offer public space, they are all private with fences, private pools, private carports, etc. So that isn't anything new.
As an anecdote, 200 Market employs private security who will actually detain you if you trespass.
It should be noted that public space in downtown Portland can be quite problematic due to the transient and homeless population, who will inhabit almost any space that offers shelter unless actively patrolled. This isn't the greatest combination for residential housing...