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  1. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    This would have a huge impact on the local economy in a good way. Pros outweigh the cons on this one FAMS!
     
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    This right here is why Portland won’t get a team. Small town thinking and not understanding the benefits to the economy. Had the Delta dome passed, how many jobs do you think an NFL franchise would have brought in?
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    The mindset sucks, but it's not dependent on Portlanders passing anything.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    What most don't realize is that the city doesn't fund anything at the airport. The Port of Portland is a private entity, funded by airport terminal fees charged to the airlines. So all the upgrades to the airport are commissioned by and paid for by the Port of Portland. So I would assume that the people who run the airport believed these upgrades to be a worthwhile financial investment for the Port itself, irrespective of whether or not it's beneficial to the city.
     
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    Always thought it was a good airport compared to many I've been in but the new additions make it absolutely beautiful and I never thought I'd say that about an airport of all places. Me and the wife were EXTREMELY impressed at Christmas time and figured it was complete, crazy to know there are still two more stages to the plans. Can't wait to see it when it's finished!
     
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    Oh well. The glazing y'all do of billionaires is crazy. These people don't need our money. They're the reason why the Sonics are in OKC. Fuck them. You can coddle their balls all you want.
     
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    dviss1 Emcee Referee

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    No, coddling billionaire balls is a mindset that sucks.
     
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    I think some here probably would say coddling and sucking are different levels of commitment altogether...
     
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    dviss1 Emcee Referee

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    Appreciate that. You broke it down well.
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Yes it does. But this isn't doing that.
     
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    Why are you such a cry baby? All the top and right people politically wise is widely behind this..

    If Portland doesn’t get a team please don’t blame Oregon by saying we didn’t do enough
     
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    It won’t happen in my lifetime
     
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    you say this like it’s a bad thing
     
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    Refreshing to get a real answer like this. It makes sense at least. Because if it was paid by the city or state etc it would make no sense whatsoever. I suppose I could have googled it but why when there are such knowledgeable and smart people right here.
     
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    and it won’t be because of the reasons you like to moan about. So stop saying Oregon and political leaders aren’t serious. They’re literally doing all the right things..
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Not enough
     
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    AldoTrapani Well-Known Member

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    So passing nearly 1 Billion dollars in money, and universal political support is not enough.

    ya get the fuck outta here troll
     
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  18. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Not a troll. A 60 year old who’s been played by the city, the leagues and the billionaires his whole life.

    I really hope it happens, truly I do. However, the Rose Garden was built with hockey in mind. That was 30 years ago
     
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    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    That looks awesome! So that's the actual view from PNG Park in Pittsburgh.

    Any shots of what the view would look like of the current proposal in Portland?

    Would it be this angle?
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    More like this?

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    Screenshot_20250329_193854_Maps.jpg
     
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