Portland Aerial Tram (OHSU)
BY BRIAN LIBBY
OHSU Campus — Places and Spaces
Explore the site and learn the history of the Oregon Health & Sciences University campus, built on top of a ridge with great views but very challenging access. This Positively Portland Walking Tour will traverse the campus's architectural highlights and provide stunning views, bookended by rides on the Portland Aerial Tram. Tour begins at South Waterfront Tram Station, 3303 SW Bond Avenue. $15 (plus $4.70 round-trip tram fare).
Architects Without Borders holiday open house & film
At this holiday open house for the Oregon chapter of Architects Without Borders, complete with food and festive drinks, there will a screening of the 19-minute film Francis Kere: An Architect Between. Currently showing on the festival circuit, this film comes to AWB-Oregon from filmmaker Daniel Schwartz. "The work of Francis Kere is at the forefront of a paradigm shift within architecture," Schwartz writes. "Globally, people are turning to designers to address intractable problems from poverty to climate change. Kere seeks to do just this, using a mix of low tech and high design and working in partnership with the communities for whom he builds. This film documents Kere at the mid-point of an ascendant career, in action between his native Burkina Faso and Germany, where he is attempting to build a performance centre for Syrian refugees." AIA Center For Architecture, 403 NW 11th Avenue. 5:30PM Wednesday, December 20. Free.
Portland Heights Walking Tour
The Portland Heights neighborhood towers above southwest Portland, providing spectacular views and close proximity to downtown. This area was virtually inaccessible until a cable car was built in 1890 that provided all-weather access to this highly desirable location. In 1906, the electric streetcar provided even more reliable service to Portland Heights and continued on up to Council Crest.Portland Heights became one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city, with a mix of spacious and elegant early 20th century homes. This Positively Portland Walking Tour covers less than one mile but has some steep ascents and descents. Come prepared for a rather strenuous walk. Tour begins at Vista Spring Cafe, 2440 SW Vista Avenue. 1PM Friday, December 22. $15.
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