In the 1970s, Portland made a pioneering decision to rip up its oldest freeway and replace it with a city park. This documentary tells the full story of Harbor Drive, from its inception as one of Oregon's most prestigious roadways, to the unique circumstances that eventually led to its removal.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:49 - The Front Avenue Project
4:45 - The War Years
8:44 - Completing the Vision
12:21 - A True Freeway
17:34 - The Writing on the Wall
21:29 - A Last Chance
27:15 - Redevelopment
32:09 - Closure
35:19 - Reflection
39:41 - Credits

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Music:
“Honey and Clementines” by Lee Rosevere
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“Cats Walking” by Yomoti
   • Cats Walking  
“Hungaria” by Latché Swing
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“Main Stem” by U.S. Army Blues
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“Kelli's Number” by U.S. Army Blues
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“Barbara” by U.S. Army Blues
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“Pacing” by Chad Crouch
   • Pacing  
“Gizmo” by Podington Bear
   • Gizmo  
“Well and Good” by Chad Crouch / Podington Bear
   • Well and Good  
“Blue Highway” by Chad Crouch / Podington Bear
   • Blue Highway  
“Coffee” by Chad Crouch
   • Coffee  
“Algorithms” by Chad Crouch
   • Algorithms