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Article: Chinese basalt characterizes Portland's urban park: landscape architect and sculptor Scott Murase recently built a unique stone water feature for Vera Katz Park in the redeveloped Pearl District in Portland, OR.
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- October 1, 2008
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Although Vera Katz Park does not occupy a large space, its design holds a significant value to the redevelopment of the Pearl District in Portland, OR--a former industrial area now revitalized with mixed-use buildings and high-rise developments. The new urban park, which measures 200 feet long x 20 feet wide, is in keeping with the City's plan to build pedestrian connections throughout the neighborhood to create a sense of community for the district. Landscape architect and sculptor, Scott Murase, worked closely with Yellow Mountain StoneWorks of Seattle, WA, to develop a unique stone and water feature that provides sculptural seating and a ...
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Transcript: Profile: Debate in Portland, Oregon, over whether the city ...
NPR Morning Edition;
October 2, 2001 ;
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