The Green Loop, Cart Blocks, and Voodoo Doughnut Portland Preview

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Your starting point in downtown Portland two blocks from Pioneer Courthouse Square. 921 SW Sixth AvenuePortland, Oregon 97204, USA

Cart Blocks Food Pod

The Green Loop is aligned with the western edge of the North Park Blocks, from the redeveloped USPS site to the recently relocated “Ankeny West” food cart pod (Cart Blocks) just south of Burnside. This segment is defined by the green space of the North Park Blocks as well as proximities to the Chinatown/Japantown Historic District, Old Town and the eastern edge of the Pearl District.

North Park Blocks

Friends of the Green Loop are planning a Culinary Corridor from Burnside and Ankeny West to the Portland State University farmers market. The corridor features a line of local and international food carts and pedestrian-friendly spaces. North Park Blocks:Captain John H. Couch deeded the five blocks to the city in 1865, and they were officially platted for a municipal park in 1869. An ordinance was passed in 1904, setting aside one park block for women and children. In 1906, another block was added for a children’s playground. The playground was divided into a boy’s playground and a small child and girl’s playground.Learn more about the history of North Park Blocks: https://northparkblocks.org/about/

Voodoo Doughnut

From a hole in the wall to doughnut holes, Voodoo Doughnut has become world famous since its 2003 founding."Within a month of opening, Voodoo Doughnut received its first mention in the national press.Voodoo Doughnut opened its second location in 2008 and as of 2020, has nine locations in five states, most recently opening their second Texas location in the Buffalo Heights neighborhood of Houston. More often than not, the stores have a line not just out the door, but around the block."From Voodoo Doughnut history at https://www.voodoodoughnut.com/the-voodoo-doughnut-story/

5th Avenue Food Pod

Set on the MAX line, the Fifth Avenue pod sates downtowners’ daytime appetites with offerings like Korean tacos or Asian-fusion rice bowls at Korean Twist and myriad other cuisines, including Mexican, Thai and Egyptian.https://www.travelportland.com/culture/food-cart-pods/

Pioneer Courthouse Square

Called "Portland's Living Room," Pioneer Courthouse Square dates to 1849 when Elijah Hill, a shoemaker, purchased the block for $24 and a pair of high boots. Fast forward to 1984, and the square as we know it today was established. Starbucks opened their square store in 1989 and in 2008, Pioneer Courthouse Square was selected as one of the Great Public Spaces in America by the American Planning Association.https://www.thesquarepdx.org/From the square, walk two blocks to return to the Hilton Downtown Portland.

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