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SK Northwest tries again for Springwater development
Proposed development area.Click to enlarge graphic SK Northwest, a Portland-based retailer of jet-skis and personal watercraft, has submitted another proposal to develop a key parcel of Willamette...
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One year later, SK Northwest denied again
"A trail corridor must be provided to address transportation impacts."-Bureau of Development Services. The Portland Bureau of Development Services has issued another denial for SK Northwest. It's been...
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SK Northwest persists, appeal hearing tomorrow
SK Northwest -- one of Oregon's largest dealers of personal watercraft and ATV's -- refuses to give up on their plans to develop property on the Willamette (without granting riverfront trail access)...
View ArticleBTA claims victory in SK Northwest battle
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) reports a victory over SK Northwest after SK's development application appeal was denied Friday by the City of Portland Hearings Office. At issue was whether...
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SK Northwest will appeal yet again
After it seemed like the final nail had been put in the coffin on SK Northwest's development proposal, they have announced yet another appeal. A quick look back at my coverage shows that this would be...
View ArticleSK Northwest files for (yet another) appeal
[Updated: 11/3, 10:05pm] As reported by Emily Gardner of the BTA on Friday, SK Northwest has filed an appeal with the Oregon Court of Appeals. It seems SK Northwest, who wants to develop a riverfront...
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BTA: Appeals court says SK Northwest must build trail
A trail to nowhere, for now.(Photo © J. Maus) The BTA reports great news in the ongoing saga of SK Northwest and their battle against building a key piece of trail across their property on the...
View ArticleThe SK Northwest saga is over: Property owner gives up on trail fight
"We look forward to working with SK Northwest and the City as the development moves forward."-- BTA's metro-area advocate Emily Gardner After a protracted legal battle that first came to light back in...
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What's next for the Springwater Trail? Filling in the gaps
The Springwater Corridor Trail is a major commute thoroughfare and recreational facility. (Photo © J. Maus) The Springwater Corridor Trail is the closest thing Portland has to a bicycle superhighway....
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SK Northwest builds new trail on Willamette, but gap remains
The newest section of trail along the east side of the Willamette River has been built as part of the new SK Northwest retail store and warehouse.(Photos © J. Maus) There's a new piece of paved trail...
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