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T.J. Beck's avatar

My humble opinion.... it has to be located at the Redtail Golf Course. Portland is heading towards a doom loop scenario (see San Francisco). The other area in regard to the Lloyd Center, is not the location I would suggest for anyone looking to build or revitalize. A couple things to consider. One, we have a DA in portland that doesn’t prosecute crimes, thus the crux of major issues plaguing Portland’s city central areas. Two, give yourself a fighting chance to have some semblance of safety when visitors come to the ballpark. The Redtail area is by far safer than downtown. I carry every time I go downtown. Regardless of what side of the river I’m on in Portland. The issues are real. It’s not blown out of proportion. The argument that this ballpark will fix and revitalize the area located at the Lloyd center is not going to happen without a serious crime crackdown. The homeless issue.... just as horrific in the Lloyd Center area. Which puts the bow on that area... What basis do I have for my opinion? I have a plethora of police clients, on-site visual references I’ve witnessed myself. And yes, statistics, and friends, and business owners all trying to flee that area. So, an easier build and a more sustainable area with less crime..... Redtail. Just my two cents.

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Rick Anderson's avatar

Portland really needs to support this. The Lloyd Center Park with the promised new housing units would be a boon to the city. Summer nights in the new ballpark will be the greatest attraction of our beautiful city!

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