Post-pandemic, Portland's foot traffic is rebounding, with adjacent neighborhoods at 84 percent of pre-pandemic levels, while downtown remains only at 58 percent. The shift in foot traffic highlights changes in societal norms around workspaces. A call for a revival of downtown as a cultural and artistic hub has emerged, emphasizing a need for transformation rather than simply returning to previous business models. Local journalism and arts coverage play a crucial role in this evolutionary process.
"[Portland's recovery requires] reimagining downtown as a place of arts, culture and entertainment, not just a center for business transactions."
"Foot traffic in neighborhoods adjacent to downtown has returned to 84 percent of pre-pandemic levels, while the downtown core is only at 58 percent."
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