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]

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References
  1. "What Should Come Next for Portland's Downtown Parks?". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  2. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1097&context=metroscape
  3. Templeton, Amelia. "Designer Behind Pioneer Courthouse Square And Other Oregon Icons Has Died". www.opb.org. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  4. https://pamplinmedia.com/obits/175-msp-obituaries/379441-266259-james-douglas-doug-macy
  5. "Portland State Floorplans | Urban Center Building". www.pdx.edu. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  6. "Streetcar accident-free on campus | Vanguard". psuvanguard.com. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  7. "Portland State Sustainability | Green Campus Tour: Urban Plaza". www.pdx.edu. Retrieved 2018-05-27.

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