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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2025 · 25 MIN

Why East Portland Doesn’t Have Sidewalks

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

Today we’re revisiting a conversation with one of the city’s experts on East Portland: former state legislator and former Portland commissioner Randy Leonard. He lived in East Portland from the ‘80s until not long ago. Leonard is here to talk about the history of the area, the political consequences that led to its lack of infrastructure, and how these issues might come into play in the next couple of years. This episode originally aired on October 3, 2024. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 24th episode: Treefort Music Fest Portland Jazz Festival

Today we’re revisiting a conversation with one of the city’s experts on East Portland: former state legislator and former Portland commissioner Randy Leonard. He lived in East Portland from the ‘80s until not long ago. Leonard is here to talk about the history of the area, the political consequences that led to its lack of infrastructure, and how these issues might come into play in the next couple of years. This episode originally aired on October 3, 2024. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 24th episode: Treefort Music Fest Portland Jazz Festival

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