Monthly Archives: November 2010

Amtrak? Security? Why Bother?

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Linda Baker

On Thanksgiving day, as my family and I climbed aboard the Amtrak Cascades to Seattle, I marveled anew at the lack of security measures in the train station.  There was no taking off shoes, no screening of carry on luggage–and … Continue reading →

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Under The Marquam Bridge

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Lisa Bauso

The freezing temperatures remind me of a series of photos I took last summer–of a group of homeless people living under the Marquam Bridge overpass.  The images show how an ubiquitous Portland device–the bicycle–can help provide mobility and security for … Continue reading →

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The Park and the City

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Linda Baker

Urbanista photo by Lisa Bauso Americans love to create separate spaces for separate uses; roads are for cars, sidewalks are for pedestrians, and parks, well, they are to be cordoned off from the hustle and bustle of urban life. But … Continue reading →

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The Dog and the City

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Linda Baker

Urbanista photo by Lisa Bauso Last summer I wrote an article for Portland Monthly about the 21st century dog: “a creature who is lavished with an ever-expanding array of products and services—from doggie day care to dog yoga—and whose life … Continue reading →

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