credit: Björn Söderqvist
I was reading this article in the Wall Street Journal about the popularity of skateboarding in Portland. Here is the opening paragraph and I thought it was very interesting:
“In Portland, skateboarding has been woven into parks and streets in the same manner as cycling or soccer. Skateboarding is illegal in downtowns across the country. Portland’s downtown is marked with “skate routes” featuring signs with a skateboarding stick figure. In most cities, skaters consider it a big victory when a skatepark is built. Portland is building a network of 19 skateparks scattered throughout the city. Skaters even have one of their own in City Hall: Tom Miller, chief of staff to Portland Mayor Sam Adams, rode into politics through skateboard advocacy and has continued pushing for skateparks from the inside.” – The Wall Street Journal
That’s amazing that there are “skate routes” marked with the skateboarding stick figures! I can’t believe that 19 skateparks will be built in one city! Portland must be a skater’s paradise!
Here is the link of you want to read more: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204119704574238073660408040.html