Cart Blocks is a food cart pod in Portland, Oregon's Ankeny Square, in the United States. It is operated by Friends of the Green Loop.[1]

Cart Blocks
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LocationPortland, Oregon, U.S.
Cart Blocks is located in Oregon
Cart Blocks
Cart Blocks
Cart Blocks is located in the United States
Cart Blocks
Cart Blocks
Coordinates: 45°31′21.4″N 122°40′43″W / 45.522611°N 122.67861°W / 45.522611; -122.67861

History

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Food carts on the perimeter of Ankeny Square, 2022

The pod opened in 2021, following closure of the Alder Street food cart pod in 2019.[2][3] The city hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the pod's opening.[4]

The pod has also hosted events. In 2023, the site hosted a floral installation,[5] as well as a dance party and ice cream social following the Pride Bike Ride.[6][7][8]

In December 2023, Portland signed a five-year deal to keep the pod open.[9]

Businesses

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Businesses which have operated at the site include:

References

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  1. ^ Griggs, Taylor. "Darcelle XV Plaza, Formerly O'Bryant Square, Ignites Heated Debate About Public Space". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  2. ^ Russell, Michael (2021-07-22). "Cart Blocks, new home for downtown Portland food carts displaced by Ritz-Carlton, to hold grand opening Saturday". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  3. ^ Peel, Sophie (2021-07-22). "Displaced Food Cart Pod Downtown Is Finally Opening New Location Saturday". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2021-07-23. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  4. ^ Burch, Liz (2021-07-22). "Portland kicks off downtown revitalization celebration". KOIN.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-23. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  5. ^ "Portland's florals on display in Bloom Tour through downtown, Old Town". KOIN.com. 2023-04-14. Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  6. ^ "8 things to do this weekend in Portland | June 2-4". KGW. May 31, 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  7. ^ "Pride Month events happening around Portland". KGW. June 2, 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  8. ^ "Portlanders ride their bikes with Pride through downtown in Pedalpalooza event". KPTV. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  9. ^ Carter, Veronica (2023-12-14). "Cart Block to Stay in Downtown Portland". KXL. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Five Lunch Spots for Your Next Wednesday Downtown". Willamette Week. 2023-02-15. Archived from the original on 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  11. ^ Smith, Suzette. "Update: Food Cart Kim Jong Grillin Will Move to Downtown Cart Blocks Pod". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  12. ^ Elise, Ayo (2023-07-11). "Rachel & Rose brings the rooftop bar experience to Portland's 'Cart Blocks'". KPTV. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
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