Comment Log SAC

Rose Quarter Development Project
Public and Stakeholder Contact Log (3/16/2010)

Contact Date Affiliation Contact Summary
3/13/2010 [Comment] Re: SAC Concept RFP Short-list: The VMAAC proposal has the capacity to serve the widest variety of user groups, by far. There will be much
livelier ongoing use if many different groups have a reason to go there all through the day and evening. I love including the arts, and the jazz club sounds
great. The larger pool is also important.
Having a great, thriving real neighborhood there instead of the building I think would be the best possible outcome, but if we are stuck with the building, let's
have it be an exciting fun place to come for several types of activities.
3/11/2010 [Comment] Re: SAC Concept RFP Short-list: Athletic and aquatic facilities would serve the greatest number of Portlanders. I like the VMAAC because it
also includes a jazz club. We need an Olympic-sized pool open to the public in this City. Currently, Portland swimmers must travel to Gresham to practice
and compete in an Olympic-sized pool. The City of Portland's annual summer swim meet is actually held in Gresham because that is the closest facility big
enough to accommodate the participants and the audience. The MARC would also serve Portland as an athletic facility, but the pool planned is only 50
meters. What is so wonderful about the Memorial Coliseum location is the easy access to transit and light rail. Portlanders from every part of our City could
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3/10/2010 [Comment] Re: SAC Concept RFP Short-list: Please don't use money from ICURAC (or a geographically expanded version thereof) to help finance Rose
Quarter redevelopment. There are plenty of higher priority uses for TIF funds within the existing ICURAC boundaries.
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citizenry will finance re-development that we will not be able to enjoy in the future because of "high ticket prices" I have further concerns with the present
management model and would not like to see the current system continued along with any re-development. I mean really, how much affordable access will
be planned into this effort?
3/10/2010 [Comment] Re: SAC Concept RFP Short-list: This building is not financially sustainable. All of these plans are "pie in the sky". It should be demolished and
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big and costly to maintain. The Rose Garden should never have been built. Then this building would not be obsolete.
3/10/2010 [Comment] Re: SAC Concept RFP Short-list: I'm with Per. The glass building is unique and friendly. We need what the Community Crossroads proposal
represents. We do not need glitz and more commercialization in this area of our city.
3/10/2010 [Comment] Re: SAC Concept RFP Short-list: I'm also with Per. I like the idea of affordable housing, especially. Partner with Habitat for Humanity and other
ngos for the best planning possible.
3/10/2010 [Comment] Re: SAC Concept RFP Short-list: We do not need further development of this area. The coliseum is a beautiful piece of architecture the way it
is, classic. We have the new, less than ten years old blazer building. If you have too much money, spend it on homeless housing and shelters for families
without places to sleep at night. To much emphasis on sports. Why build a center that few people can afford to go to. Think outside the box.
3/10/2010 [Comment] Re: SAC Concept RFP Short-list: Good, low cost housing for low income families is what is needed in this City. We don't need cultural centers
when citizens are sleeping in the streets and going hungry.
3/9/2010 [Comment] Re: SAC Concept RFP Short-list: I vote for VMAAC. It is the most reasonable. The MARC would be too much of an investment and
infrastructure overhaul.
3/9/2010 [Comment] Re: SAC Concept RFP Short-list: I like the Community Crossroads proposal. Hoping it makes of the glass building.
3/9/2010 I live in the nearby Eliot neighborhood (ADDRESS REMOVED) and I want to see a dynamic redesign of Memorial Coliseum, not just spectator events.
I haven't been able to participate in person, but I have reviewed the videos. I support the community crossroads proposal, and particularly like the idea of
creating a market and incubator spaces. I truly hope that this will be a space my family will want to visit regularly.
3/4/2010 Harley Wedel Veterans and Friends:
Some time back a Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC) was formed to study future uses of the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum since it now has an
Historical Buildings classification. A primary responsibility of this committee was the enhancement and upgrading the Memorial aspects and Veterans
concerns regarding the finished project.
Months have passed and many meetings have been held, and from in excess of one hundred separate proposals three only have been accepted for
presentation to the City Council for a final choice of which concept will be granted permission to proceed on
on.
Still, with all the time studying the different concepts offered the only stakeholders with their name on the building have yet to be given a proper hearing ------
THE VETERANS!
A letter outlining the Veterans expectations has been circulated but not one person has asked a single question about the list, not even if we were satisfied
with the work accomplished to this point by the contenders.
Due to this lack of response the list of expectations is being repeated here, and perhaps a few interested citizens in the area will have a chance to express
their opinions regarding the poor access Veterans have had to a building dedicated to their buddies and family members; a building named a Veterans
Memorial. With this understanding, who better th regard themselves as stakeholders?
To all interested parties:
For quite some time discussions have been held with Veterans both one-on-one and in meetings for the purpose of determining what they are most
concerned about regarding the Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Coliseum. What would they like to see there? How do they feel it should be used; what would make it
seem more like a Memorial; what would make them feel the VMC is there to honor fallen comrades?
The following list was compiled from those comments from other Veterans around the state and overseas which seem to hold the greatest interest.
Between Tony Stacy and myself, Harley Wedel, we are presenting their list to you in the most concise way we know how.
There is a lot of confusion regarding what the developers deem the Veterans expect to see in the concepts for change at the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum,
so perhaps a comment or two is in order.
In the first place, changes within the structure must be done in a fashion which will not dishonor the men and women who left to fight our wars and never
returned. It would seem arts and music should be an integral aspect as well as sports.
To be more specific, however, the building was dedicated to the fallen of all wars from the time Oregon was first settled starting with the Civil War onward to
the present-day wars. This is a location where every lost warrior from the state must be honored.
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2/24/2010 Archimedes Movement I work with an organization — the Archimedes Movement - whose mission centers on creating a new space for civic engagement, and I wanted to take a
minute and give some reflections as an observer at last night's meeting regarding the RFPs for the Memorial Coliseum, and some suggestions both for
future meetings and for decision-making.
First, like most public meetings, the public comment period last evening was scheduled for the end of the meeting. While it meets the intention of providing
time for members of the community to make statements, it certainly does not allow for time to influence the thought and decision-making of the
Committee— itself. I encourage you to consider allowing input at the beginning of your meeting, or perhaps asking for those who sign up to give input, to
indicate which agenda item their input is related to
to. I'd love to see the open meetings law get closer to its intent,
intent which is partly to have a transparent
process that allows public input into decision-making.
Second, it was clear from the level of experience and professionalism during last evening's presentations that it would be challenging at best, for a proposal
coming from "the community" to stand a chance against proposals submitted by the Trailblazers and Winterhawks, or from professional architects and
developers. Yet, it was evident in the mayor's request before he left that a space be reserved for the Community Crossroads proposal, even if in a 'standby'
position.
The remaining challenge before the Advisory Committee is to figure out what to do with input from 17,000 people. Where does it fit and how can that
information be used? The design concept may not have met the criteria for a response to the RFP, but the Community Crossroads proposal was light years
ahead of any other presentation in terms of knowing what the community wants.
My recommendation to you and the SAC members is to incorporate those learnings as you move forward. Ask each responder to the RFP how their project
would incorporate the community's recommendations, and how it will serve the surrounding community and its needs. I strongly urge you to not simply end
the discussion with your decision that the Community Crossroads concept didn't make the cut. There is so much more value to their proposal and the
information on which it was based that the others should be expected to use in preparing their submissions
2/23/2010 Asian Pacific American To Portland City Council and Rose Quarter Advisory Committee -
Network of Oregon Please accept this letter of support for the Community Crossroads redevelopment proposal
(APANO) led by Vision into Action Coalition. We strongly support this concept for the following
reasons:
• High quality concept inclusive of green economy, multicultural community and
addressing community needs
• Demonstrated accountability to local communities, vulnerable communities, and
communities most in need of economic development
• Integration of economic livelihood and affordable housing options
Our statewide advocacy network represents over 200 Asian and Pacific Islander
advocates, including over 100 in the City of Portland. We are pleased to support this exciting
project, and believe it will offer the best benefit to our communities for our public
investment. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
2/23/2010 Independence Gardens I am disappointed to see that the Community Crossroads proposal was not selected to advance to the next level of the selection process. As a small
LLC business owner and a lifetime Portland resident, I look forward to seeing the Coliseum used to foster local businesses and multicultural interactions; I hope
that whatever the building's eventual use, it maintains and strengthens relationships (economic and otherwise) between diverse Portland residents.
On-site gardening is one thing that I would like to see make it into the final design. Regardless of the particulars, I hope the public interest this proposal
garnered is not lost in the process.
2/23/2010 Concerned Veterans To all interested parties:
For quite some time discussions have been held with Veterans both on-on-one an in meetings for the purpose of determining what they are most concerned
about regarding the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. What would they like to see there? How do they feel it should be used; what would make it seem more
like a Memorial; what would make them feel the VMC is there to honor their fallen comrades.
The following list was compiled from those comments seeming to hold the greatest interest. Between Tony Stacy and myself, Harley Wedel, we are
presenting their list to you in the most concise way we know how
how.
There is a lot of confusion regarding what the developers deem the Veterans desire to see in the concepts for change at the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum,
so perhaps a comment or two is in order.
In the first place, changes within the structure must be done in a fashion which will not dishonor the men and women who had left to fight our wars and
never returned. It would seem arts and music should be an integral aspect as well as sports.
To be more specific, however, the building was dedicated to the fall of all wars from the time Oregon was first settled starting with the Civil War onward to
the present-day wars. This is a location where every lost warrior from the state must be honored.
A great concern regarding the project is getting daily foot traffic into and out of the building and surrounding area. To facilitate this Veterans suggest the
following:
1. Place a large statue and fountain in front of the building to draw attention
2. Display the flags of each branch of the service, including the Merchant Marine
3 Incorporate several Vet’s assistance offices within the VMC
3.
4. Provide a fair-sized room for a library and computer services
5. Space must be set aside for meetings and education of students from schools
6. A secured locker room and lounge must be available for volunteers
7. Full ADA (disability) compliance with all of the above, and throughout the VMC
8. The plaza in front of the VMC must remain as a portion of the Memorial grounds
Number eight is of great import. It is the walk across the plaza when people are able to be impressed with the majesty of the building itself. To construct
anything on the plaza would tent to hide the Veterans Memorial Coliseum and defeat the overall purpose.
These are a few of the needed facilities so students can be educated, returning Vets have a user-friendly location to get help, the public will have a place to
go to access historical information regarding the names displayed, and individual Veterans might have a location to display some of their memorabilia rather
than have their heirs just throw it into the trashcan.
There are a few of the challenges the Veterans will present to the city and property developers.
We trust they will meet your approval.

2/23/2010 Community Crossroads For me, the meeting was an interesting look at the past. I felt as if the decisions made tonight were no different than the decisions made all those years ago
Team at the first proposal for the Rose Quarter. Big business and ineffective government made the same poor decision as ever; to marry the idea of profit to a
population not in terms of community but as a demographic. These are educated people right? Why do they insist on making the same mistake that is
always made; civic commodity over civil restitution. In the short term, yeah, there are profits, there are even success stories...however in the long run the
property will be as empty as it is now as it ever was after the community that originally inhabited the Rose Garden locale was "forced" to vacate the
premises. The Romans were smarter than these developers cast forth in the name of money. The purposes of honoring veterans by this locale is defeated
by its lack of commitment to community. I am a veteran myself...I realize that there cannot be honor or a proper consideration of "event" without a
supportive community
community. Things will not change.
change Shame on the SAC SAC.
2/14/2010 Growing up in Portland, OR I have had a large opportunity to experience the outdoors. Over the past 23 years I have found interest in many outdoor sports
such as Soccer, Tennis, Running, Snowboarding, Cross-country Skiing, Surfing and Kayaking. Although I consider myself a participant in these sports, I
don't have time to drive to the beach or go up to the mountain regularly so I constantly find myself at a beginner status at these sports the few times that I
participate in them per year. Beyond my want for easier access to practice these sports, I also want to be able to go to the beach every summer and be
able to show off what Surfing skills I might possess instead of re-teaching myself each time I go to the beach.
Even further beyond my own want for the Portland Rose Quarter to become the new Action Sports NW, I feel that something like this would really define
Portland for what it is and put us on the map for sport junkies everywhere. This would bring in tourists and extreme athletes during Dew Tours which would
then create revenue and jobs for our city.
I think what might make Action Sports NW successful is flexibility with courses if that is possible.
possible The ability to change the kayak course,
course or the skate park
to allow for large event competitions of various types. Something where the courses are able to stay fresh and exciting, and change from beginner to
intermediate to expert. Whether it be throughout the week or month or year, this needs to be a place that attracts and accommodates all skill levels.
This design needs to stay away from the typical disneyland resort and be catered to extreme sport junkies that are allowed access to the top technology and
most extreme events.
2/9/2010 To Whom It May Concern,
I am not a resident of Portland, but I have been following the Memorial Coliseum redevelopment process with great interest. This letter is to let you know
that I am supporting the MARC proposal. No other proposal offers anything that would cause me to make a trip to Portland. Shops, restaurants and bars –
no thank you – you have enough of those. Further, I doubt those types of businesses that currently exist need any more competition for the already-diluted
customer base.
The MARC, on the other hand, would be a fantastic facility that would draw me into your city. The MARC would provide a venue for participation and
spectator sports that would be unique and special in the region. I am particularly excited about the possibility that the MARC would include a venue for
curling. There is already an active, growing curling club in Portland that is looking for a permanent home, and the MARC would be a perfect fit. Curling has
seen tremendous growth since it became an Olympic medal event in 1998, and I would love to see our region take the lead on expanding the great sport.
In addition to the uses that would be enjoyed by folks from the local and surrounding communities, the MARC offers the ability to train and develop local
athletes for national and international competition, as well to host national and international events. Nothing but good would come from the national media
exposure that this would generate.
I’d make the trip to Portland for the MARC! Thank you for your support.
2/9/2010 Dear Mayor Sam Adams:

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successful venues around the world such as the Mall of America, Tokyo Dome City, and Universal CityWalk.
Bringing people to this part of town is an important project for the city. To accomplish this, Memorial Park will combine unique shopping and dining
experiences, with a one-of-a-kind roller coaster, Imax movie theater, and sports museum. This will be an entertainment destination for all of Portland and
beyond. This family-friendly environment features fun and dynamic attractions such as Dave & Buster’s, House of Blues, and the Oregon Sports Hall of
Fame. Seven days a week, the Park will offer live music, shopping and dining, sports and games all in one energetic, convenient and safe environment. The
roller coaster will be the landmark beacon for all of Portland to see.
Memorial Park will stand as a tribute to Oregon’s veterans by expanding the name to more than just the coliseum
coliseum. The memorial itself will have a more
prominent and visible location at the center of the complex. The roller coaster will be named in honor and tribute to our brave veterans: Hero.Memorial Park
represents an important step in the evolution of our city. I urge you to look at the development website: www.pdxcoaster.com. Become a fan on Facebook.
Imagine all the benefits this project could bring to Portland. This is a chance to spur economic development and re-energize the Portland eastside in a way
that no other proposal can.
Thank you for your support of Memorial Park.
I am writing to ask you to support the proposed Memorial Park development and roller coaster at the Rose Quarter (see: www.pdxcoaster.com). The
Fame Seven days a week
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Memorial Park will stand as a tribute to Oregon’s veterans by expanding the name to more than just the coliseum. The memorial itself will have a more
2/9/2010 Cascadia Region Green Dear Mayor Adams, Commissioners Fish, Fritz, Leonard, and Saltzman,
Building Council I applaud your decision to retain and adaptively reuse the Memorial Coliseum. This 3-acre historic structure represents a significant investment in materials
& embodied energy, and the city's choice to preserve the structure exemplifies Portland's commitment to sustainable practices and retaining our historic
fabric. As a follow up to my previous letter dated April 20th, 2009, I would like to reiterate our concerns about sustaining the Memorial Coliseum, intact.
I want to reiterate my support the building's renovation. Most importantly, I believe that the accepted proposal should include plans for the preservation of
the Coliseum’s interior bowl. The bowl’s substantial embodied energy from the original construction represents a majority of the carbon impact of the
structure, and is an essential element to the original architectural scheme.
Last September the Memorial Coliseum was named to the National Register of Historic Places. Places While proposed schemes may be economically viable viable,
keeping the bowl intact best serves the intent of preserving the historic character of this facility. Although other proposals retain the exterior structure,
removing the interior bowl would fundamentally alter the building's architectural aesthetic and result in more significant environmental impacts in terms of
landfill waste and carbon emissions from demolition and new interior construction.
Finding a way to adapt the interior bowl for viable use conserves materials and energy, but also publicly demonstrates the ability to combine cultural
heritage with ingenuity. When the structure was completed in 1960 it was hailed as a Pacific Northwest icon. If the structure is allowed to remain as a whole,
the public will be able to experience this example of modern architecture in a meaningful way.
I thank you for your swift and decisive action to protect and preserve this important civic structure. I look forward to seeing the next chapter of this building
2/9/2010 The action sports complex proposal seems like a one-of-a-kind opportunity that should not be missed. As a Portland/Eugene resident I support it
immensely.
2/8/2010 I understand the city of Portland is looking at a number of different proposals for future use of the Memorial Coliseum. This letter is to indicate my
enthusiastic support for the MARC proposal. This is the proposal that would give access to a broad range of athletic and sports programs and activities to
the most diverse base of community residents. This access would be provided because it is a community based sports facility and also because it is in an
exceptional location. Elaborating a bit on the first point, it seems to me there are many people of all ages who can “slip through the cracks” when it comes
to health and fitness in part because there are few of them in some cases, and in part because of the costs incurred in “profit” based centers. For example
ice sports such as figure skating, dance skating, speed skating, curling or just playing on the ice must all take place in a single facility at Lloyd Center. That
rink is a busy place, most of the time, and there could be a lot more people participating in these activities if there were more than one facility. A community
ice facility would also make it possible for young people to learn to play hockey and ringette or to curl
curl, a sport which is of increasing interest world wide
wide.
The ice sports are merely one example; there are currently a number of others that would benefit from more facility access. I can think of swimming – I
believe there are only 2 or 3 pools in Portland that have saline pools. Those of us who are allergic to the chlorine in the older model of chlorinating pools
have few options and those that exist are expensive.
Another important aspect of access is the location of the Coliseum. It is on the Max line with three different trains coming in to it so people from all over the
city can get to it easily. When rapid transit extends to Vancouver, I would guess there would be a number of people coming from there as well.
Finally, having a facility that would be a venue for hosting national or international competitions would also greatly enhance existing sports in the Portland
area, as well as increase the tourist attraction of the town (which is already high).
Please give this proposal serious consideration. It would enhance Portland a good deal, encourage people to participate in healthy sports activities,
increase access to a number of different sports, do so for a broad community base as opposed to a single user group or a commercial base, and be a great
2/8/2010 I am not a resident of Portland, but I have been following the Memorial Coliseum redevelopment process with great interest. This letter is to let you know
customer base.
In addition to the uses that would be enjoyed by folks from the local and surrounding communities
communities, the MARC offers the ability to train and develop local
2/8/2010 Supports MARC, including the curling arena. He is a member of the Evergreen Curling Club.
2/7/2010 i like the action sports complex idea. I'm a fitness freak and a blazers fan. i would take advantage of this facility and spend even more time at the rose
garden.
2/7/2010 Dear Mayor Adams,
I am writing to request that the city leave (and restore, if necessary) the Original David Campbell Firefighters Memorial in it's current location and not
remove parts of it for a new memorial. I believe a new firefighters memorial is a great idea, but we should respect our historical monuments and care for
them.
Sadly, we have already lost a local structure recently that should have been saved and renovated (Riverdale school by architect A.E. Doyle along with
Pietro Belluschi). Let's not give our city a reputation for disrespecting the works of the past.
The original firefighters memorial has significance as being part of architect Paul Cret's work. I'm sure you know of Mr. Cret's significance in the world of
architecture, especially his Gold Medal of the American Institute of Architects in 1938, the Pan-American Union Building in Washington DC (now the
Organization of American States - done with Albert Kelsey) that led to a breakthrough in war memorials, civic buildings and other official structures and the
Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC. Besides the intrinsic value of our firefighters memorial from an historical perspective, it is also part of our
legacy of major architect's structures that grace our city not least of which are our city's significant official structure, the first built post-modern architecture -
the Michael Graves building - and the Keller fountain. We are also known for quirky little parks like the smallest city park right in the middle of a major
throughway. LetLet'ss continue to respect the choices of the past city builders especially when it comes to memorials.
Please keep our city moving ahead without discarding the past.
Thank you for your time.
Peace,
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2/6/2010 Dear Mayor Sam,

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Vets would love that their Memorial would be viewed and respected by the many families that would go to the facility. And it would draw in people from all
over the NW during the winter, from Boise to Seattle, Vancouver to the Bay Area. It's a niche that could draw in people from the burbs on weekends.
The structure of the building is conducive to building a tight world class twisting coaster with various smaller amusements and galleries in the surrounding
support structure. Maybe even build a wave pool into the floor to give people the the illusion of a beach during the long PDX winter when the doldrums set
in Right now people have to fly all the way to Cali for this kind of gig,
in. gig So why not encourage the staycation instead? People could go there during the day
with the family and still hit a game in the Rose Quarter at night, bringing in a lot of revenue to the city from food vending to parking. Imagine a go cart track
that ran around the entire upper level of the building. A ferris wheel that stretched from the floor to the ceiling. World class wall climbing and bungee jumping
for the X crowd. Put a restaurant on top, call it the VolcanoDome, and light it up with red lights that look like lava cascading down to be a eye popping
attraction like the Space Needle up north.
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Keep up the good fight sir.
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Imagine all the benefits this project could bring to Portland. This is a chance to spur economic development and rere-energize
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2/5/2010 Dear Mayor Adams:
no thank you – you have enough off those. Further, I doubt those types off businesses that currently exist need any more competition ffor the already-diluted
customer base.
2/5/2010 Support MARC, including the curling arena. She is a member of the Evergreen Curling Club. She lives in Vancouver and the MARC proposal is the only one
that would draw her into Portland.
2/4/2010 I am writing to let you know that I am supporting the MARC proposal. This proposal more than any other offers what is needed in the Portland metro area.
Specifically, this project will promote community health and well-being by providing a venue in which local residents can participate in healthy and beneficial
activities such as swimming, basketball, soccer and curling. The latter activity would also add an interesting and unique flare to the project. Curling is a
rapidly growing sport in the U.S. that can be enjoyed by everyone, from juniors to adults to seniors, from able-bodied curlers to wheelchair curlers. And,
there is an active, growing curling club right here in Portland that is looking for a permanent home. The MARC would be a perfect fit.
In addition to the benefits realized by the community through direct participation, the MARC will draw visitors from beyond the region, state and country,
increasing tourism and stimulating the local economy.
economy
Only one proposal offers the valuable benefits needed in our whole community. Please support the MARC proposal.
2/4/2010 Dear Mayor

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I’d make the trip to Portland for the MARC! Please support the MARC proposal.
2/3/2010 put a Historically Themed, Floating Casino Boat....

2/2/2010 I'm commenting to pledge my support for the Portland Action Sports Complex and Resort, proposed by Adam Wagner.
This type of facility is ideally suited for Portland. Tourists are already attracted to the greater Portland area because of our access to virtually every type of
action sport under the sun. This complex and resort would further stimulate interest in our city and bring these (and many new) travelers back to our area
again and again, all year long.
Undoubtedly, local adventure-minded residents (which are numerous in Portland) would make use of this facility, pumping funds back into the local
economy.
Because the Colosseum is located on major bike and public transit routes, the infrastructure for sustainable transportation to and from this facility is already
in place.
place
Furthermore, a 200-500 room resort hotel is exactly what the Rose Quarter needs to stimulate interest in the use of our city's extant exhibition and
conference facilities.
Thank you for considering my support, as a neighbor of the Rose Quarter.
2/1/2010 To whom it may concern:
I am writing in support of the Rose Quarter Community Crossroads proposal being submitted by Vision into Action and Center for Intercultural Organizing.
This is a wonderful opportunity to return the Rose Quarter/Memorial Coliseum area back into a vibrant community! As a regular MAX commuter through
that area from downtown to N Portland, it would be wonderful to see the neighborhood thrive! It is already a transportation hub at the heart of our city and
contributes to Portland's history in a way that should be honored as we move Portland forward in being a sustainable, diverse, neighbor-friendly city!
Please consider the systemic and long-term

long term planning aspects of what the Rose Quarter Community Crossroads proposal can contribute to Portland's
future!
1/31/2010 I really like the idea of an action sports complex. I think it would draw tourism to the city and help broaden downtown to the Rose Quarter.
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This concept could blend the best of the colliseum's original intent to honor veterans, youth music center, and a community center. I wonder how many of
our local artists are veterans?
I am a veteran, my son (Travis Whitman) served in the USMC and died in 2004 in Iraq in a vehicle accident doing private security work, he loved music and
we celebrated his life through recorded and live music. This would be a fitting concept.
Throughout generations and cultures music has been a medium for expressing social concerns, for religion, as an ethnic or heritage folk music, to express
emotions and for displaying patriotism. I encourage you and the city council to give this concept serious consideration.
1/30/2010 I hope that you give thoughtful consideration to the proposal for the action sports complex. This plan incorporates the spirit of Portland
Portland's
s athletic nature and
would draw visitors to the city. I hope that you would consider such a plan as an asset to the tourism industry in Portland.
1/29/2010 After listening to Adam Wagner's presentation, I feel as though this Coliseum would certainly be a plus for bringing me back
1/29/2010 As an employeer in the greater metropolitan Portland area, I can see where this project for an action park would be a draw for employees and their family as
well as visitors to the Portland area. I had the oportunity to view the Adam Wagner proposal and believe it provides a "green" solid solution.
1/29/2010 Portland Rock Gym This is disturbing that the city would entertain the idea of building a rock gym 15 blocks away from the Portland Rock Gym, the second gym built in the
country and largest in the northwest. I've owned the gym for all of its 22 years and am currently designing an expansion that would double its size, making
the gym one of the largest in the country. I have been in contact with Trang Lam at PDC as well as Chris Yake of Metro and they are both excited to work
with me. I am very much against the city building any climbing walls so close to my business. This would be as bad for my business as Home Depot being
built there and hurting local hardware stores. Please don't consider the rock gym idea.
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1/29/2010 WellFit I am writing in support of the action sports proposal. The planned complex would be one of a kind. The popularity of these action sports is growing rapidly
and I can see how this business venture could help increase tourism, which is a major part of our economy.
1/29/2010 Hi, i looked at the proposals and liked the Sports complex proposed by action sports northwest. I think these kinds of action sports - windsurfing, sailing,
etc. - are especially connected with outdoor life in the Northwest and that it would be a big draw. I have a friend who has an 11 year old, and this would be
a great reason for them to make Portland a destination.
1/29/2010 ROSE Community ROSE Community Development is pleased to express our support for the “Rose Quarter Community Crossroads” proposal developed by Vision Into Action
Development and the Center for Intercultural Organizing.
We are particularly pleased to see that the Crossroads proposal includes and affordable housing component. In the past 17 years, ROSE has built or
renovated more than 340 homes for working-class Portland families. Our projects include the Lents Village Apartments, a building focused on the needs of
seniors, and Leander Court, which provides badly-needed multi-bedrooms apartments for families with children.
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Sincerely,
Executive Director
1/29/2010 From the looks of it, there are several baseball stadium ideas. I really wish the city would take another look at tering down the MC and building a AAA
ballpark for the Beavers as opposed to other ideas that seem dumb. We have plenty of movie thetres, concert halls, a 20000 seat arena, and plenyt of other
activities in Portland, ie OMSI, biking, hiking, Zoo, beach etc. Pleas edon't waste an opportunity to save the Portland Beavers. Thankyou.
1/28/2010 I would like to state my support for the Action Sports NW project proposal. The teams unique concept would be a great fit to our community and would
attract people from outside our region. The project would most certainly enliven the coliseum district.
1/28/2010 Owner LiquidMilitia Please support the action sports proposal. It is the way things are going.
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1/28/2010 I like the Portland Action Sports Proposal. If a circular wave pool, like the one identified in their proposal, is constructed anywhere in the Portland metro
area, I would surf it every day!
1/28/2010 I was very impressed with the quality of presentations on 1/26 but most impressed with Action Sports Complex. I am asking the committee to give special
attention to this concept . Many had a sports emphasis, but this one was the best thought out It supports Portland as a destination for families and top
notch sports events, has good use of the entire space, is sustainable and cost neutral The web site presents all aspects of this concept
1/28/2010 As a part of the action sports community i feel like this not only is the best idea i have ever heard, it would also create economic oppurtunities for the city.
My only question would be how affordable it would be? Is it a action sports theme park or more of a rec center? I love the concept, and would love to a part
of the process in anyway i can.
1/28/2010 As a 25 year veteran action sports cameraman, I am extremely supportive of the proposal put forward by Adam Wagner. This sector of sporting activity has
been on a steady climb throughout my entire career and has finally permeated all levels of sporting abilities and interests in the public eye... Such a complex
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offer around the state as well. If ever there were an opportunity to break the mold and secure a unique position in world awareness of Portland - this
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1/28/2010 Sisters of the Road January 28, 2010
Kalin Schmoldt, Facilitator - JLA Public Involvement

Amy Ruiz, City of Portland, Mayor’s Office
Kia Selley, Portland Development Commission
Dear Kalin, Amy and Kia,
Hello! Thank you for your work supporting the community in a creating a visionary use of the Memorial Coliseum Project.
We are writing to show our enthusiastic support for the proposal co-created by the Vision into Action and Center for Intercultural Organizing. We believe
this is a proposal that incorporates the values expressed by 17,000 individuals through the Vision into Action breakthrough visioning project as well as
invites the community back into the Rose Quarter through the dynamic ideas of the proposal.
We feel it is imperative that the City involve local, minority

minority-owned
owned businesses, and people of all income levels in to the Rose Quarter and ensure equity and
inclusion is integral to this development project. Through visionPDX—one of the country’s largest visioning efforts—the people identified equity,
sustainability, and community connectedness as the values that should guide decision-making. The Rose Quarter Community Crossroads proposal is
based on these core values and is designed to address the top priorities expressed by community members in their vision for the future.
This dynamic, multi-use, multi-cultural project is exciting in so many ways. As an organization committed to reaching the root causes of homelessness and
poverty, we know it is imperative that we develop affordable housing to replace the many units of lost housing and to address the increasing need in our
community. As you know, in September the Oregon Department of Education released new numbers showing a 14% increase in homeless schoolchildren
across the state; the Portland street count showed an 11% increase in two years
years. A report released in August from PDC highlighted the fact that housing
for Portland’s poorest has decreased by almost one quarter in the central city, while housing for those with financial means increased. The Community
Crossroads Project is consistent with the City’s No Net Loss housing policy. This project creates new affordable housing that will offer families at various
income levels a safe, environmentally sustainable place to live and raise their children.
We are also very excited about the inter-cultural center, which meets a widely-acknowledged need expressed by diverse cultural groups over the past
couple of years to have a single, multi-use space for gathering, teaching, holding events, and building community.
At the heart of this development will be the World Market & Retail Center, the largest indoor/outdoor year-round global market on the West Coast featuring
Portland’s emerging diverse entrepreneurs, farmers, artisans and musicians. In addition to serving those living nearby the World Market will provide a much-
needed destination for visitors from the region and beyond.
We can’t wait to be a part of the Community Crossroads Project! Thank you for your time and support of the community. Please feel free to call me for
input or questions, 503-860-9880.
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1/28/2010 Grainger Industrial Supply I like the concept of the Portland Active Sports Complex because it will help to revitalize that area of the Rose Quarter and keep within the theme of a
Sports area. The youth of Portland will benefit from this as well as the visitors to Oregon. It's an idea whose time has come.
1/28/2010 Portland Action Sports Complex......YES!!!!

'tis a very good idea!!!
1/28/2010 I like the concept of the Portland Active Sports Complex because it will help to revitalize that area of the Rose Quarter and keep within the theme of a
Sports area. The youth of Portland will benefit from this as well as the visitors to Oregon. It's an idea whose time has come.
1/28/2010 Portland Action Sports Complex !

1/28/2010 This comment is in support of the Portland Action Sports Complex and Resort idea for the Memorial Collesium. I can't think of a more exciting and safe way
for sports enthusiasts to enjoy their time spent in Portland when not able to be in the great outdoors do to limitations, seasons or weather conditions. This
concept and it's location allows people to be involved in a sport or an active spectator. Another great reason to come to Portland and especially the Rose
Quarter.
1/27/2010 I think Adam Wagners proposal for the Action Sports Complex and Resort was the most interesting proposal and would make Portland definitely a "One Of
a Kind"; destination and attract alot of interest in Portland.
1/27/2010 I am supportive of the Action Sports complex that is being proposed for the Rose Quarter
1/27/2010 North Northeast Business We, the Board of Directors of the North Northeast Business Association (NNEBA), wish to voice our unanimous support of the Rose Quarter Community
Association (NNEBA) Crossroads project and the team responsible.
NNEBA supports programs and projects that enhance the commercial vitality of N/NE community. It is essential that locally based projects that use local
firms and create local jobs be supported and such opportunities make available to businesses and individuals within our boundaries. WE consider the Rose
Quarter Community Crossroads to be such a project and therefore central to that effort.
We urge you to select Rose Quarter Community Crossroads project team to develop the Coliseum property.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors

North Northeast Business Association (NNEBA)
PO Box 11565
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 284-9013
1/26/2010 I would like to voice my wholehearted support of the "Action Sports Complex" proposal for the Rose Quarter Redevelopment. I have read through this
proposal and think it would be a tremendous asset to the City and be an extremely economically viable alternative.
1/26/2010 I believe the action sports facility is the perfect choice. Our city has a nationally famouse reputation for being a sort of hub for action sports culture. Being a
long time surfer,snowboarder and former skateboarder at 33 years old, I would absolutely love a place to surf in town.
1/26/2010 Supports the MARC proposal for the Memorial Coliseum site
1/24/2010 Build a motel/hotel straight up from the center. Arena floor the lobby and hotel space--bars, meeting rooms, etc. Car travel in and out tunnel access points.
Elevator to hotel rooms above... Several floors above lobby would be convention center space then above that jumptown then the hotel on up to a viewing
deck like seen in Vancouver,bc. Gas town... Memorial coliseum was multipurpose and now we should upgrade it to additional space for the Oregon
convention center as well as lodging, special interests and views of Portland... The ultimate win-win facility as it is one that makes use of the mass transit in
place there.
1/16/2010 As a resident of the Overlook neighborhood for 30 years, does NOT support Jumptown and DOES support the MARC.
1/15/2010 Support for the MARC

MARC. Likes that it's
it s a proposal from a hometown firm and the concepts are uniquely Portland
Portland.
1/11/2010 Supports the MARC idea - it represents innovation and vision that is true to the values and character of Portland.
1/11/2010 Veterans are interested in attending the MC event on the 26th and are impressed with the Mayor's participation and with his administration.
1/8/2010 I have not produced a detailed "plan"; for Memorial Coliseum. I'm also worried that the Big Plans I've heard about are TOO big, especially in this economy.
A simpler way to go: Do basic renovation and advanced "greening" of the building itself and then use Pioneer Courthouse Square as a model: Form a non-
profit to govern it and use it for community events and recreation. If we run through your criteria, this very basic idea (which really amounts to turning the
management of the facility over to a group that supports and believes in its possibilities -- a massive change from the present situation) seems to fit.
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Sustainability: Pioneer Courthouse Square is the model.
Flexibility: The building is designed to be flexible -- meetings, concerts, tractor pulls, conventions, sports, recreation.
Connectivity: For it to succeed, the non-profit board would have to locate and invite our many existing communities to participate. I'd also recommend a
major social media presence.
Existing Rose Quarter and Surrounding Uses: It would be an amenity for neighbors and invite the largest possible cross cross-section
section of potential users to the
RQ.
Cultural Heritage: It preserves the essential structure of the building: the cup inside the glass box, just updates it to meet our current environmental
concerns.
An open-minded, community-involved non-profit would go a long way toward solving the current problems of Memorial Coliseum, many of which are self-
inflicted. A new approach, a light touch, a turn away from expensive ideas that may or may not work -- I think tha's the way Portland, of all places, should
proceed.
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conversation, education, tourism, etc. And yet, the arts continually struggle for the most basic resources and levels of support.
Portland would truly put itself on the map and attract international attention, by converting the Memorial Coliseum to a subsidized multi-use arts facility, with
flexible performance and rehearsal spaces, studio space for construction of production elements (sets, costumes, props, etc), gallery spaces, office space
for nonprofits, even housing for artists (including theatre, music, and dance artists as well as visual).
I would be delighted (and honored) to participate in the development and realization of this goal; I have been the artistic director of two theatre companies in
public spaces,
spaces and am well versed in the sensitive communications needed to accomplish such a project project.
1/8/2010 This is a suggestion for reuse of the Memorial Coliseum: Keep the spectator facilities (the bowl) as a sports and entertainment venue while at the same time
creating a small one of a kind unique sports-centric hotel. The latter would be accomplished by constructing sky boxes around the top of the bowel that
double as hotel rooms. A lower level of rooms could also be build under the bowl and above the concourse. These rooms would face outward with city y
views. The concourse would double as the lobby with the possibility of distinctive vendor carts and small cozy eating establishments also located in some
areas on the concourse. Meeting rooms, music bars and jazz clubs etc. could be located under the concourse as the Georgia Pacific Room is now.
1/8/2010 I believe the following key items are necessary for a successful redevelopment effort: Must attract,move and provide housing for high concentrations of
people 24 hrs a day(i.e. popular & creative attractions, hotels, good land & WATER transportation, high density housing). Adjacent riverfront development
must be part of the scheme to make this a world class facility. Provisions must be made to accommodate a major league baseball stadium North of
Broadway.
I think the "jumpstreet" concept can work along with other efforts and I am willing to support it through personal use, a tax levy, or other funding sources.
Idea: The large band around the top of the coliseum (if not changed for the redevelopment) could be the highest revenue producing billboard/s in the city.
1/8/2010 Support for a proposal for MC that provides a wealth of athletic opportunities as well as a "healthy living" type of system (access to healthy food, child care
for those who want to go to a gym, etc.). As a man in a wheelchair, he sees great opportunity for ALL area residents.
1/7/2010 I am a resident of Vancouver, WA and can remember when the Coliseum was built. I would hate to see it torn down. It would be awesome to use it for a
number of things.
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for living space for the homeless during the winter and they can pay their way by doing volunteer work around the city. Several ways to use it and not spend
more money the city could use other places.
1/7/2010 I think the coliseum could be used as a place for families. It could contain a ice/roller rink, arcade, bowling alley, and movie theaters. Similar to an airport
(Love field, I believe)in Texas. I think this would be good for teens because there's not a lot for teens to do in Portland. I think this would cut-down on teen
crime.
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1. Capitalize on the Rose Quarter/Convention Center district’s infrastructure for handling large-scale events.
2. Introduce attractions that bring in people throughout the day, week, and year; attractions should complement rather than compete with existing central
city retail, entertainment, and cultural attractions.
3. Create better integration of buildings and spaces within the Rose Quarter, and better integrate quarter with surrounding districts and river.
4. Preserve as much of the Coliseum’s glass shell structure, seating bowl, and view of downtown as possible.
Strategies:
1. Remodel and adapt Coliseum as a multi-use venue for sporting and performance events.
2. Preserve Veteran’s Memorial or build new one in a prominent location. Consider locating additional future memorials as focal points for open spaces
throughout quarter.
3. Build one or several museums in the quarter that will attract people throughout the year (sports museum, natural history museum, Portland music history
museum, Portland Planning Museum, etc.) Look into building other attractions such as a skating rink, botanic conservatory, etc.
4. Build a large riverside plaza on the old Red Lion site for large outdoor events that currently monopolize and damage McCall Waterfront Park (ie: Cinco de
Mayo, Rose Festival Waterfront Village, and various beer, food, and music festivals.) Connect riverside plaza to Rose Quarter with decks and bridges over
Interstate Ave. (constructing a plaza on this site keeps views open from the Coliseum to downtown and connects quarter to riverside.)
5. Create a network of large and small open-spaces throughout the Rose Quarter that link buildings and activities together and to surrounding areas. The
large riverside plaza and smaller open spaces could function together or individually to host a wide variety of events and festivals of many scales, and would
work in conjunction with indoor spaces.
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1/4/2010 The first component of this plan is the neighborhood. Think of cities that you like to visit such as San Francisco and Vancouver, British Columbia. In each of
these cities the attractive public areas are walkable, and linked by public transit. Any plan for the Coliseum will fail until we recreate the neighborhood.
The area around the Coliseum needs to be accessible and feel like a neighborhood. Think big! This neighborhood should have ties to OMSI, the Lloyd
District, the Convention Center, and downtown Portland. To make this area a comfortable location traffic patterns need to be changed. Traffic needs to be
of lower volume and lower speed. Think about closing or altering the flow of cars from I-5 north by only allowing them to turn onto Broadway toward the
bridge. As the trolley goes in design it to link the area, and design the stopping areas to slow traffic and improve the pedestrian experience. Extend the
Esplanade and link it to a completed North Portland Greenway
Greenway. This would tie the area to the river and provide recreational links that would extend from
Gresham to the mouth of the Willamette River. The area between the Coliseum and the river should be an extensive riverwalk and park. This could include
water features and sculptures designed as both art and creative play structures.
As the Regional Center for Active Living, the Coliseum could simply be restored and refurbished. The floor level hallway could be a year around site for
walking, jogging, and European exercise loops. Areas could also be developed for various types of active play and youth bicycle training. The stadium itself
should be setup to handle regional high school and college sports. It should have an indoor track and an indoor velodrome. Both of these could be used as
the basis for regional and in some cases national sporting events. It would also be available for use in large formats when the Convention Center, the Rose
Quarter and the Coliseum were all part of the same event.
If we create this people friendly zone around the Coliseum we will establish the building blocks for the other changes that we would like to see. If people are
in the area regularly there will be an audience for “Jumptown”. Shops and restaurants will be developed because of that customer base. We could even
consider the development of a regional farmers market. However, none of these things will work until we have created the people friendly spaces that feel
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Economic Development proposals for the space.
12/29/2009 Sorry for the partial message. My main computer was down and I was trying to use my phone to send in my idea. Basically, the idea is to turn it into a type
of “ Chelsea Piers” style multi- use, fitness arena. In New York, they turned an old pier into such a place, with great success. It has rock climbing, golfing,
and lots of other activities that are not rain- friendly, and moved them indoors. Well, that’s my two-cents. Thanks
Omi McCarthy
SE Portland
12/26/2009 My suggestion for Memorial Coliseum is a Sustainable Agriculture living laboratory which could include Hydroponic gardens, Aquaculture, and other
methods of sustainable agriculture. It could be modeled after the Disney World Land Pavilion - which is a huge attraction for horticulturalists. It could also
include a market,, restaurant,, and supplies
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structure of the Coliseum to maximize light, could be a training resource for gardeners citywide, high school and college students studying biology, and
serve as a model for promoting microenterprise, addressing hunger, educating about sustainability in a way that resonates with many, and promoting health
through visually engaging production of fruits and vegetables. It could be a robust partnership between educational institutions (i.e. OSU Cooperative
Extension), anti-hunger organizations (Growing Gardens), micro enterprise (MercyCorps NW), and local restaurateurs. A relevant web site is
http://www.simply-hydroponics.com/96/hydroponics-at-walt-disney-world-mickey-mouse-pumpkins/ I do not have the background to submit a full
proposal on this, so I am submitting my idea this way. I hope you will consider it.
12/20/2009 I think something like Granville Island in Vancouver, BC would be fantastic for the Rose Quarter. Memorial Colosseum could be converted to something
akin to Budapest's Great Market Hall.
12/18/2009 Turn the Coliseum into the largest microbrewery in the world. Teach the history of beer and provide tours (much like the Heineken factory in Amsterdam).
Allow private and public breweries to manage the space and help cement Portland as the beer capitol of North America. Fill the Rose Quarter with
restaurants, bars, and shops. This would be a HUGE draw. Maybe involve McMenemans? Couldn"t you imagine huge brewing kettles in the Coliseum's
windows--it would be fantastic to look at. What if the city were to brew its own beer? Wouldn"t that be one of a kind?
12/13/2009 I think we need to use the Coliseum for something g that will not onlyy appeal
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visiting the area. It doesn"t need to be a major destination determinant but something that adds to the idea that Portland sounds like a fun place to
visit. A venue that appeals only to locals merely shifts money away from other local businesses. We need to attract money from outside the
region. What ever happened to the multi-sport complex idea? That sounded perfect.
roller coaster will be the landmark beacon for all of Portland to see
see.
Sincerely,
Joe Franks
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12/8/2009 Make it the uber-branch of the Multnomah County Library, with supplemental usage for programming, snacking, slacking.
This is an idea I've heard before and wonder if it is being considered.
12/7/2009 Didn't an architect float the idea of removing the roof, while leaving the glass facade, and then building an MLS Soccer Pitch/Stadium inside the structure?
Parking is there. MAX is there. Preserves architecure. Leaves baseball at PGE.
What happend
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thanks
J. Chicvara
12/6/2009 ConceptName: Birding Natural History/Historical Museum
ConceptDescription: I am writing in support of the Natural History Museum concept advanced by Gina Botel of PSU. Although I am an emeritus professor
at PSU, I have never met nor interacted with her. However, I strongly support her concept. I have one of the largest private collections of antique prints,
books, & pottery related to ornithology-birdwatching-birding. Several thousand objects: books & prints dating back to the 1500's and precolumbian bird-art
objects dating much earlier. I would potentially be willing to lend any number of these, free of charge, for display, to get such a concept off the ground. I
have enough items to provide a rotating display so that the exhibit would not be static. I also know the ornithology print/art/book curator at the New York
Historical Society on whom we could depend for advice. Frankly, I doubt a natural history concept will compete with the Trailblazers and associated sports
uses If a natural history concept was under serious consideration I would be happy to discuss and participate in developing potential approaches with
uses.
anyone interested. Of course, birds would be but one aspect of such a museum. Bob OBrien, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry & Environmental Science,
PSU.
TeamMembers: You may post my ornithology/birding concept if you wish, but please don"t use my name or address in such a public posting. I would be
willing to talk to Ms Botel and/or others if this concept was to receive serious consideration but don"t plan any other activities than this web submission
without serious interest from the City of Portland. Although retired from PSU I have a very time-consuming, technology startup company and don"t have a
lot of free time.
ECCommunityBenefit: As Ms. Botel was quoted in the Oregonian piece of Nov 21, such a museum could be unique on the west coast and could provide
considerable tourist draw as well as local interest. I believe that lending from my collection could supplant considerable amounts of necessary startup
funding.
ECFinance: Admission would probably have to be charged. Perhaps membership could be included with OMSI membership for local residents, while
tourists would pay full price. Others would have to decide whether the natural history concept could be financially viable.
ECHistorical: Well, a national-level, natural historical museum could hardly be placed in a better location than in a National Historic Place in the center of
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12/4/2009
Livingg zoning
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y to connect MAX to Bus and Rail better for the next wave of
investments in Inter-City Rail needs to be high priority for the City of Portland. The Rose Quarter should be considered for a Memorial Station for High
Speed Rail and a major improvement for a local transit hub that I call the "Trails End Transit Station" for MAX). These two assets should be shoe horned
into the plans for the Rose Quarter. They should be the bedrock that all future improvements are build on.
The MAX station should be the lower level to support a tunnel under the Willamette River. The platforms for a Memorial Station should touch or in some
way connect to the current Memorial Coliseum. Make the MC used all day and all night.
Create two sides for the MC to be used by 4K one night and the other side ready the same night or for the next evening
evening. Or move the wall to the sides for
events like minor league hockey where 7-8K will be seated.
Bottom line: Start planning for a future where all of the NW can get to the RQ easily without a vehicle and give them the chance to stay (zoning for Hostels,
Motels, Hotels, bars, and brew-pubs).
Ray Whitford
Stop thinking small town and become a magnet.
12/2/2009 It sounds as if the options being considered are options me and my family would appreciate. I am hoping the redevelopment will improve access to the
river, be recreational and sports oriented, and have a strong program manager to keep the place activated with events. I am also hoping it can be
developed on a budget that does not price out local sports clubs, or local small businesses such as restaurants. I think that is best accomplished by
keeping the concept big, and the gathering space big but the scale of the retail spaces small. I think if it looks like Disney Land it is expensive and over time
will become dated. Also of concern is the island effect of the location. The location will only be ideal if the pedestrian safety issues are addressed and
better pedestrian paths are made to Downtown and to the Lloyd District. Cooridors of retail leading up to the development may help, or a hotel or a
pedestrian bridge. The entry ways and visibility are also important.
Great website. I hope you are getting a lot of feedback.
12/1/2009 Place forty-nine marble monoliths surrounding the Memorial Coliseum bearing the names of those that gave their all. Including monoliths of United States
Territories to those that also gave their all. Together memorialized.
Citizens of Oregon will vote by over three quarters to voluntarily surrender five hundred square feet of our State to areas surrounding the Memorial
Coliseum, in dimensions of Memorial Coliseum, to each respected State of the Union or Territory as their own property governed by their own laws. Each
State property holding their monolith bearing names forever to be remembered.
Forty-nine States will each own an Island near the Pacific Ocean. States Memorial Park. Oregon's motto says Union.
Use the concrete foundation of seating area to support stainless steel pole and grid platforms that support blocks of ice frozen in same dimensions as
historic shape of Memorial Coliseum
Coliseum.
Place, carve and tunnel these blocks of ice to create hundreds of small ice caves amongst ice alleys, ice bridges, ice slides, ice art, ice towers, ice pools,
ice castle ice hot springs, ice climbing cliffs, ice market booths, ice fountains, ice places of worship, ice wishing well and many more designs architects and
ice artisans can create. LED light inside ice blocks.
Keep the ice rink. Place islands on rink to slow skate pace.
Turn over to the State of Oregon all ice caves so that our State Park Bureau may administer them. As secluded entry cave campsites, with ice beds and
locked secured closets, they are not required to have individual toilets and showers. All faculties will be centralized; they currently are, as other
campgrounds. Hundreds of ice cave campsites available for reservation.
Green? Yes. Most construction material is water. Deconstruction material is water. Ever-changing architectural landscape with mostly water as building
material.
Power? Build an interior wall twelve feet from the inside south faces of Memorial Coliseum holding equipment that can generate solar heat to help power
generators to create freezing temperature
11/27/2009 Just wanted to cast another vote for turning the Coliseum into a baseball stadium. I don't have anything more to add to the argument; my feelings are pretty
well represented in statements provided in the concepts already received.
11/25/2009 I think it would be fitting if the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame memorabilia to have a permanent home in the Memorial Coliseum, however the repurposing
turns out. I recall reading sometime this year, that the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame is without a home and housing Oregon famous players equipment etc, in
a storageg unit somewhere. I just j think it would p
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11/24/2009 No one goes over to the Rose Quarter area unless they are going to the Rose Garden,Coliseum or hopping the Max on their way to somewhere else.The
entire area is closed off due to the way the streets are configured, and no parking except on neighborhood streets or high priced lots. To draw people it has
to be convenient to go there whether you are on foot or by car.Maybe enlist a feng shui expert.The coliseum is a sports facility that needs to be brought up
to code,seriously promoted in and out of state, and routinely used by all schools,hockey,and whatever other smaller sports/entertainment venues might
need it.
The exhibit halls could be meeting rooms for businesses. The Beavers could be put in a new stadium back on Vaughn street where they started in a nod to
Portland's past. The economy has to be able to support all this as well, whether your the city or the guy using the facilities/area and hanging out someplace
is great but it doesn't mean money is being spent necessarily
necessarily.
11/14/2009 I moved back to Portland in 1995. Portland was just finishing up the "Rose Quarter" development. It was touted as multi-purpose, would draw folks even
when no games were happening. Well, we know that didn"t work out as planned, ask the original merchants who signed on. SO, whatever we do this time,
let's examine what went wrong in the 1990s so we don"t repeat it. It hasn"t even been 15 years since we spent millions, let's at least learn from our
mistakes!
11/12/2009 We think a large water park is a good idea. We live on Jamison Square and see hundreds of people attracted to the rocks and pool in Jamison every
summer. There could be an outside water feature that would be free for anyone to use and also an inside park that could charge admission. It could be a
state-of-the art park with waves for surfing, slides, olympic swimming pool, maybe even a research area. Could be used for national/international swimming
events. Would be a good fit to have the world's best water park/swimming pool in Portland.
11/11/2009 I'm not sure that my idea will keep the Memorial Coliseum in it's present architectual form, but here goes anyway. I see a University of Green Studies, with
all the Universities, Green businesses, etc. contributing to it's concept, design, and economical sustainability.
Green businesses will help support it, and contribute to educating students for future hiring. I see a roof garden, lecture halls, a very large auditorium,
solarium, and "Pike Place Market" type area selling local produce, grown sustainably. Since this is a fantasy, I also see homeless, jobless people (including
our homeless youth) being employed to run food areas, janitorial work, etc. under supervision, and leading to educational opportunities.
There would be some onsite dorms for students and employees. Even the parking lot would be engineered to treat water run-off, etc. Everything about it
wouldld be
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11/11/2009 - A suggestion for reuse of the Memorial Coliseum: Keep the spectator facilities (the bowl) as a sports and entertainment venue while at the same time
creating
g a small one of a kind unique
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p of the bowel that double as hotel
rooms. A lower level of rooms could be build under the bowl and above the concourse. These rooms would face outward with city views. The concourse
would double as the lobby with the possibility of distinctive vendor carts and small cozy eating establishments also located in some areas on the concourse.
Meeting rooms, music bars and jazz clubs etc. could be located under the concourse as the Georgia pacific Room is now.
11/11/2009 - public market, Oregon product and service showcase, and small business-resource center, including spaces for art/music/performance, by rental at
affordable rate of small spaces, library and resource center for small business and for local connections of business to business
11/11/2009 Gallagher Consulting Apologies if the following idea has already been discussed, as I have not participated in the process.
My idea to join the mix is "made In Oregon" as a tag line to a broader concept of an employment center emphasizing Oregon business innovations for
sustainable communities. The building could be reconfigured to include an incubator business area (with a sustainability emphasis) to promote innovation
through subsidized spaces. These would be on the upper levels. These mainly daytime uses could be combined with use of parts of the building weekend
and evening use in a smaller venue on the lower levels of the building.
11/10/2009 Not a Casino. We don"t need this g

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part of town to be over run with g
gamblers, vagrants,
g more bums, and hookers. Thanks for yyour consideration.
11/10/2009 This area has such potential to make our city even more special. Please don"t make this an area where the homeless will set up shop. We have enough of
that and the city is not responding well to it. Take a cue from NY's west side in the mid 90's. Make it something where families will want to go and will help
spur the local economy. Not kill it.
11/10/2009 - I can see a development with skatebords, bikes and indoor snowboarding/sking venue year round. Make it a public park with a monthly fee.
Have a large skatebourd/stunt bike ramp similiar to a large pool on one side and a sking/snowbaord pratice area with a moving escalater ramp for kids to
practice moves one the other side.
here could be a monthy fee involved and have events for those types of sports more often and contests for the people to see and particpate in.
This way you get kids in an area that can be abused for a fee and keep them from destroying public property.
11/6/2009 - Gee, an entertainment district. That's what the Blazers said when they first built the Rose Garden. Now all the restaurants are closed for lack of customers,
and the place is empty except for game or concert nights. When you tear down all the houses you can"t create a new neighborhood by building
restaurants! There's no longer any community there.^pI did not renew my ticket package for the Portland Beavers this year because I am so angry that
Merrit Paulsen wants to use my money to destroy a 100-year tradition of baseball in Portland. I paid a few years ago to renovate Civic Stadium, and now he
wants me to pay again to make it a soccer field?? Or take 2 trains to the suburbs to see baseball? ^pWhy not build a beautiful ballpark in the Rose Quarter
area that will be a more fitting Memorial to our war dead than the current one that nobody ever sees?
9/29/2009 Aqurius Group We should redevelop MC as a mixed use venue for convention delegates,exhibitors,fortune 50 companies and entertainment. See www.boxplayhouse.com

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To all interested parties:

A greatt concern regarding

We trust they will meet your approval.

2/9/2010 Dear Mayor Sam Adams:

Thank you for your time.

2/6/2010 Dear Mayor Sam,

Thank you for your support of Memorial Park.

2/4/2010 Dear Mayor

2/3/2010 put a Historically Themed, Floating Casino Boat....

2/1/2010 To whom it may concern:

Please consider the systemic and long-term

1/29/2010 The proposed

Kalin Schmoldt, Facilitator - JLA Public Involvement

Dear Kalin, Amy and Kia,

We feel it is imperative that the City involve local, minority

1/28/2010 Portland Action Sports Complex......YES!!!!

1/28/2010 Portland Action Sports Complex !

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors

1/15/2010 Support for the MARC

12/10/2009 Dear Mayor Sam Adams:

Thank you for your support of Memorial Park.

Great website. I hope you are getting a lot of feedback.

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