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"Placemaking" Is Coming to East Portland

Portland's Safe Blocks program is starting up placemaking projects near three elementary schools in East Portland — Menlo Park, Ventura Park, and Gabriel Park Elementary.

By Steph Routh

/ 28 Apr 2026

Timur Ender is sitting in a public plaza with colorful green paint on the ground, some cafe chairs nearby, and next to an a-frame sign that says "Plaza Rules" on the title.