I was there tonight and I have to admit, I was sold on the roller coaster idea. It would actually be pretty cool and as they said, it would fit with almost anything that goes there. Portland doesn't have this sort of thing - and why? So many of the proposals tonight were for amusements or attractions, I guess a lot of Portlanders feel we're lacking this. And I liked that the roller coaster guy had done some research, it looks like the city could make some cash on the deal. As for some of the other ideas...well....not so much? If we're going to spend a ton of money on some project here, shouldn't we make that money back somehow?

None of the links work.

Come on, Brocks, a roller coaster? What's next, installing the world's biggest monkey bars on top of City Hall?

The roller coaster looks "cool," but, like so many other presentations, it was not responsive to the call for concepts. I kept thinking, jeez, there's a sheet of ice right there behind the dais; I could be skating.

Do any of these presentations have price tags attached? They all sound like the imaginary dream home you plan on building when you're a kid with swimming pool of liquid gold or a pit that falls forever.

Caroll,

The bug with the links is fixed. They should be fine now. Thanks for pointing it out.

You say the two seperate development companies are "unrealted," not unrelated.

Worse - what the does the mother of six imagine? It cuts off mid-sentence...

I live near the area and I say NO to the roller coaster. I do not want that kind of crowd in my neighborhood. AND, how is a roller coaster going to benefit the city or the neighborhood? It will only create more out of town car traffic and crime. $12m can be spent in many other better ways. How about making MLK blvd bike friend? Or redevelop the neighborhoods to attract business and reduction of crime?

What idea ISN'T going to create more out of town car traffic? What makes you think there would be more crime? Since when is Disneyland overrun with thugs?
I'm a veteran and I think it's a great idea, but it's not the only great idea. I spoke with those boys at length and they are very respectful and have done their homework. The benefit to the city is more money for more city programs. Including law enforcement or bike lanes. It's a pretty creative idea, but maybe too progressive for this city.