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Branches & Byways
- Argay Neighborhood Green Street
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N.E. 131st Ave. & N.E. Fremont St. [learn] [Gregory Heights]As you know, it rains a lot in Portland. Where does all the water go? The Argay Green Street is one of many installed by the city in recent years to help manage rainwater runoff so it stays sparkling and healthy -- rainwater filters through a gracious street-side planter which beautifies as it cleans!
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You've found Branches & Byways, an offbeat guide to the metro area, created by three Multnomah County librarians.
Librarians are motivated by curiosity. We collect odd bits of information and poke around in strange places. Let us guide you to some of the more... interesting places near your libraries and around your community.
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