Park and Mirabella Photos

The New Park construction is coming along!



And an updated shot of the Mirabella:

Summer in the SWF

It's been awhile since I last posted... the South Waterfront Blog has been a casualty of too much activity going on this summer!

First up, some shots of the latest progress on the SWF construction front.


I also added a few new photos to my SWF map - the south waterfront community garden is going strong! Updated South Waterfront Map

And a few shots of last Thursday's party in the John Ross courtyard. There was food. There was music. There was dancing... and from what I hear, a lively after-party.

Lights Cameras Action This Week

Here's just a quick rundown of some of the things going on around our neighborhood this past week. Lots of lights, cameras and action!

• Crowley movie shoot (with Harrison Ford & Brendan Fraser) on the hill at OHSU & Doernbecher on Monday, June 1. Press conference and visit with governor Ted as well - more info.
  
• More Crowley movie shooting at Oaks Park - Tuesday, June 2. I heard an estimate that ~2000 locals were recruited as extras.
• Nike (?) commercial shoot right here in the SWF on Gaines St - Thursday, June 4. They shot footage of a male and female runner running up and down the street. The SWF community site posted some photos here.

• Fleet Week - June 3 - 7: Ships began arriving at the downtown waterfront on Wednesday. My waterfront running route was diverted slightly on Friday afternoon, as the pedestrian sidewalk was fenced off from the Burnside Bridge to the Steel Bridge. A Coast Guard boat was sitting in the middle of the river at the Steel bridge, ready with gun pointed as I crossed. That was a very strange sensation and I'm not clear on the necessity of that sort of security. Some Fleet Week news from KGW News and KATU.
• Dragon Boat Races - June 6 & 8: So this is what they've all been training for!!! We have seen them rowing their boats up and down the river for several months.
  

Rose Festival Opens

It's Rose Festival time in Portland, starting Friday, May 22 and running through June 14!

"Waterfront Village" will be running during this time at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, just down the road, with (another) carnival, food and exhibits. The cost is $5 per person, but it is free on opening day, Friday the 22nd. On Memorial Day the 25th, free admission to all current and former military personnel.

Here are a few sites to find out more:
Rose Festival
Oregonian
Festival Events Map

Stayed tuned next week for dragon boat races (I've been wondering what they are training for), the annual Starlight Run, and more...

Heroes of the SWF!

Window washing in the SWF - What a job!

Thank you!!!