Centennial Mills

When I moved to Portland these mills were still very much in use and many people worked there. Then they closed and they were sold to the city for a park. T
The cities plan was to raze it and build a river front park for the Pearl area. People got upset, called the pace historic and eventually the city agreed. There was a competition to redevelop the site and a company from California won the bid. That plan collapsed with the economy and now a new company headed by Jordan Schnitzer seems to be taking the lead. All this is played out in the news. I really hope they can agree on how to save what can still be saved The buildings make a nice contrast to the new stuff. Besides I want more riverfront to walk on and I here that is part of the plan!
The buildings and their towers are cool they have history. I hope they can get it together to save as many as they can. In an area where the old is torn down to make room for modern condos etc it is nice to see old buildings.
Some will be lost soon as buildings and wharves are torn down that is a given as the place has deteriorated. Given the current condition it is probably better to get it over with, It attracts sightseers, When I was there last two young men emerged from below the flour mill. Given the state of the buildings that can’t be safe.