Monday, July 20, 2009

Things I love about Portland: The air tram

Part of an ongoing photo series.

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Last week David and I finally rode the Aerial Tram, a sky pod traveling 3,300 linear feet between OHSU's main campus and their Center for Health and Healing (which happens to be LEED Platinum Certified). I love pretty much everything about this: that it feels straight out of The Jetsons, that it's part of Portland's public transit system, the views of Portland it provides. But mostly I love the thinking that goes into a project like this. I love that Portland is willing to think out of the box and come up with a solution that solves problems and serves communities, and does so in an environmentally-friendly way. This is what our country needs more of.

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The air tram reflected in the Center for Health and Healing's fitness center.

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The view from the Center as the tram heads toward OHSU.

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Coming in for a landing at OHSU's main campus.

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A model during a photoshoot below the tram tower.

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