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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2024 · 17 MIN

Why Portland’s Skaters Are Stoked

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

A long-discussed plan to build a skatepark under the west end of the Steel Bridge is finally moving forward with $15 million in city funding. It’s a development that would have never happened without the support of Portland’s grassroots skateboarding community. Today we’re revisiting a conversation with Sara Campos, co-founder of Queer Skate PDX, who makes the case for Portland needing more inclusive skating spaces that are open and free for everyone. This episode first aired August 29, 2023 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.

A long-discussed plan to build a skatepark under the west end of the Steel Bridge is finally moving forward with $15 million in city funding. It’s a development that would have never happened without the support of Portland’s grassroots skateboarding community. Today we’re revisiting a conversation with Sara Campos, co-founder of Queer Skate PDX, who makes the case for Portland needing more inclusive skating spaces that are open and free for everyone. This episode first aired August 29, 2023 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.

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