Those neighbors have voiced concern, however, to City Commissioner Charlie Hales, a major streetcar proponent. We think that with the right zoning, telecom facilities can be an ingredient in a lot of different types of development. In other words, while the moratorium is in place, planners could rezone the Northwest area to demand that future telco spots include mixed uses, such as ground-floor retail space or more employment opportunities. I think the city is being cautious. However, telecoms will find out a way to land as long as the rules aren't too restrictive.
Nothing is earth shattering.
Telecom is still going to come to Portland. Manning said the Portland planning bureau will study the issue citywide over the course of the next year. Earliest info on new businesses, homeowners Sales Prospecting Center Real info, real opportunities. Internet Directory Local businesses on the web Merchant Services Hundreds of business legal tools Office Products Special deals on equipment, supplies.