Urban Plaza

Urban Plaza, also known as the Urban Center Plaza,[1][2] is a plaza on the Portland State University campus in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was designed by James Douglas "Doug" Macy[3][4] and completed in March 2000.

The plaza's Debbie Murdock Memorial Clock Tower, 2012
Portland Streetcar at the Urban Plaza Station

Description

The plaza features a clock tower, three fountains, a clock tower, and granite sculptures by John Aiken.[5] The Portland Streetcar runs through the plaza.[6][7]

References
  1. Gragg, Randy (2016-10-07). "What Should Come Next for Portland's Downtown Parks?". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2018-05-27. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  2. Abbott, Carl (2003). "The Landscape: The Urban Center Plaza". Portland State University. Archived from the original on 2018-05-27. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
  3. Templeton, Amelia (2017-11-16). "Designer Behind Pioneer Courthouse Square And Other Oregon Icons Has Died". www.opb.org. Archived from the original on 2018-05-27. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  4. "James Douglas (Doug) Macy". The Madras Pioneer. 2017-11-22. Archived from the original on 2018-05-27. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  5. "Portland State Floorplans | Urban Center Building". www.pdx.edu. Archived from the original on 2018-09-07. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  6. "Streetcar accident-free on campus | Vanguard". psuvanguard.com. 20 February 2002. Archived from the original on 2020-11-15. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  7. "Portland State Sustainability | Green Campus Tour: Urban Plaza". www.pdx.edu. Archived from the original on 2018-09-20. Retrieved 2018-05-27.


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