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Mixed-Use Districts Pearl District, Portland, OR A formerly industrial area north of downtown Portland that includes The new residential buildings in the Pearl mean more residents are most of the historic North Park Block from 1869 and is now home to art on the streets and in the stores, supporting retailers and creating a galleries, residences and upscale businesses. sense of vibrancy. New residents also equate to a stronger, healthier neighborhood that can support small business and retail and increase Urban renewal efforts began in the late 1990s and helped preserve the likelihood of additional reinvestment in the existing historic several Portland landmarks: Powell Books, Weinhard Brewery, Union buildings. Station, and the main processing facility for the US Post Office.
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