Harbor Drive, is a former a major urban freeway, now a street of much reduced length, in Portland, Oregon. The freeway which carried U.S. Route 99W along the western shore of the Willamette River in the downtown area between the Steel Bridge and the Riverplace Marina was demolished in 1974 and re-developed as a park, now know as Tom McCall Waterfront Park in honor of governor Tom McCall who oversaw the project. This is now cited as the first instance of freeway removal in the USA and is seen as a milestone in urban planning. The park is a popular destination for sightseers, picnickers, and joggers, and is frequently the site of major civic events such as the Rose Festival fun center.
Read more about Harbor Drive: Harbor Drive Today, Legacy
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