A Drone’s-Eye View of Portland’s Rising Skyline

Drone photos of the Southwest Waterfront show the skyline that some condo-dwellers are fighting to keep for themselves.

(Abby Gordon)
By Elise Herron

This week, WW examined the rising battle over the height of Portland's skyline. Residents in some of the city's tallest towers are fighting to prevent others from having the same views at their expense. Economists argue that building up is the only way to end the housing crisis.

These drone photos from above the southwest waterfront offer perspective.

(All photos credited to Abby Gordon.)

RiverPlace
Residents of Pearl District condos fear a new development will block views of the Fremont Bridge from their windows and Fields Park. (Abby Gordon)
Portland’s southwest waterfront near RiverPlace.
The Southwest bank of the Willamette River.
(Abby Gordon)

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