No More Teachers Strike, A New Burnside Bridge, and A Messy City Land Deal

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about what’s happened in the immediate aftermath of the Portland teachers strike, how a wonky city land deal might displace 35 families, and why the Burnside Bridge is getting torn down. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s news round-up are Willamette Week city hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.

Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode:

• City Commissioner Dan Ryan made a generous offer for a mobile home park. Now the deal is in jeopardy. [Willamette Week]
• Portland schools abuzz as classes resume after historic strike [OPB]
• Portland’s Burnside Bridge to close for 5 years during seismic rebuild, starting in 2027 [OPB]
• Burnside Bridge Earthquake Simulation [Youtube]

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