In the 1970s, Portland made a pioneering decision to rip up its oldest freeway and replace it with a city park. This documentary tells the full story of Harbor Drive, from its inception as one of Oregon's most prestigious roadways, to the unique circumstances that eventually led to its removal.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:49 - The Front Avenue Project
4:45 - The War Years
8:44 - Completing the Vision
12:21 - A True Freeway
17:34 - The Writing on the Wall
21:29 - A Last Chance
27:15 - Redevelopment
32:09 - Closure
35:19 - Reflection
39:41 - Credits
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Music:
“Honey and Clementines” by Lee Rosevere
https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/track/honey-and-clementines
“Cats Walking” by Yomoti
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Evceq6V1g
“Hungaria” by Latché Swing
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Latch_Swing/demo_2008/Hungaria
“Main Stem” by U.S. Army Blues
https://youtu.be/YfGorfG9yLA
“Kelli's Number” by U.S. Army Blues
https://youtu.be/gyHf0_fsELY
“Barbara” by U.S. Army Blues
https://youtu.be/m8ppnXASUOA
“Pacing” by Chad Crouch
https://youtu.be/h-yAf5qQQUE
“Gizmo” by Podington Bear
https://youtu.be/MJwvNEciYhw
“Well and Good” by Podington Bear
https://youtu.be/Nf5qSJUNDic
“Blue Highway” by Podington Bear
https://youtu.be/U_aXO5Dd4nY
“Coffee” by Chad Crouch
https://youtu.be/RD8TqFjCBGw
“Algorithms” by Chad Crouch
https://youtu.be/x6i8iQ1c0MM