Urban Plaza
The plaza's Debbie Murdock Memorial Clock Tower, 2012
The plaza's Debbie Murdock Memorial Clock Tower, 2012
LocationPortland, Oregon, U.S.
Urban Plaza is located in Portland, Oregon
Urban Plaza
Urban Plaza
Coordinates: 45°30′43″N 122°40′55″W / 45.51188°N 122.68191°W / 45.51188; -122.68191
Portland Streetcar at the Urban Plaza Station

Urban Plaza, also known as the Urban Center Plaza,[1][2] is a plaza on the Portland State University campus in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was designed by James Douglas "Doug" Macy[3][4] and completed in March 2000.

Description

The plaza features a clock tower, three fountains, a clock tower, and granite sculptures by John Aiken.[5] The Portland Streetcar runs through the plaza.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ Gragg, Randy (2016-10-07). "What Should Come Next for Portland's Downtown Parks?". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2018-05-27. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  2. ^ Abbott, Carl (2003). "The Landscape: The Urban Center Plaza". Portland State University. Archived from the original on 2018-05-27. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
  3. ^ Templeton, Amelia (2017-11-16). "Designer Behind Pioneer Courthouse Square And Other Oregon Icons Has Died". www.opb.org. Archived from the original on 2018-05-27. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  4. ^ "James Douglas (Doug) Macy". The Madras Pioneer. 2017-11-22. Archived from the original on 2018-05-27. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  5. ^ "Portland State Floorplans | Urban Center Building". www.pdx.edu. Archived from the original on 2018-09-07. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  6. ^ "Streetcar accident-free on campus | Vanguard". psuvanguard.com. 20 February 2002. Archived from the original on 2020-11-15. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  7. ^ "Portland State Sustainability | Green Campus Tour: Urban Plaza". www.pdx.edu. Archived from the original on 2018-09-20. Retrieved 2018-05-27.

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Portland State University
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