This week, Portland’s hearings officer approved the development of a 62,000-square-foot building to be used as a concert venue.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Developers looking to build a concert venue fit for 3,500 fans on the Central Eastside of Portland got clearance from the city’s hearings officer this week, paving the way for the project to move forward.
The 62,000-square-foot venue would sit near the Hawthorne Bridge. While those behind the proposal are local, some music lovers feel uneasy about their partnership with the often criticized entertainment giant Live Nation.
On the corner of Southeast Salmon Street and Water Avenue, signs reveal a gravel lot won’t be empty much longer. Those living and working in the area have mixed feeling on the development, though several people are excited for a new music destination.
“It’s pretty positive,” said Jackson Van, who lives a couple blocks away from the site. “As long as they build …