Urban Plaza, Portland

#87 among attractions in Portland

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Facts and practical information

Urban Plaza, also known as the Urban Center Plaza, is a plaza on the Portland State University campus in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was designed by James Douglas "Doug" Macy and completed in March 2000. ()

Coordinates: 45°30'43"N, 122°40'54"W

Address

506 Southwest Mill StreetDowntown PortlandPortland United States

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Urban Plaza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portland Farmers Market, South Park Blocks, Keller Fountain Park, Mark Building.

~850 ftW
Shopping, Farmer's market, Market
Portland Farmers Market, Portland
5 min walk • Nestled in the verdant heart of Portland, the Portland Farmers Market is a vibrant tapestry of fresh produce, artisanal foods, and local culture. This bustling market, a beloved destination for both residents and visitors, sets the stage for a truly authentic...
~690 ftNW
Park, Quad
South Park Blocks, Portland
4 min walk • The South Park Blocks form a city park in downtown Portland, Oregon. The Oregonian has called it Portland's "extended family room", as Pioneer Courthouse Square is known as Portland's "living room".
~700 ftE
Park, Fountain
Keller Fountain Park, Portland
4 min walk • Keller Fountain Park is a city park in downtown Portland, Oregon. Originally named Forecourt Fountain or Auditorium Forecourt, the 0.92-acre park opened in 1970 across Third Avenue from what was then Civic Auditorium.
~1810 ftN
Museum, Art gallery
Mark Building, Portland
9 min walk • The Mark Building is a building in Portland, Oregon. It previously served as a Masonic Temple, and was acquired by the Portland Art Museum in 1992. The building was remodeled in 2005.
~1890 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland
10 min walk • The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is a historic theater building and performing arts center in Portland, Oregon, United States.
~1290 ftNE
Architecture, City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
7 min walk • Portland City Hall is the headquarters of city government of Portland, Oregon, United States. The four-story Italian Renaissance-style building houses the offices of the City Council, which consists of the mayor and four commissioners, and several other offices.
~910 ftW
Memorial
Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Portland
5 min walk • Fariborz Maseeh Hall is a building on the Portland State University campus in Portland, Oregon, United States. The first section of the building was completed in October 1961 and was originally known as South Park Hall.
~1080 ftSE
Park, Fountain
Lovejoy Fountain Park, Portland
6 min walk • Lovejoy Fountain Park is a city park in downtown Portland, Oregon, U.S.
~960 ftE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Keller Auditorium, Portland
5 min walk • Keller Auditorium, formerly known as the Portland Municipal Auditorium, the Portland Public Auditorium, and the Portland Civic Auditorium, is a performing arts center located on Clay Street in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States.
0.4 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Northwest Film Center, Portland
11 min walk • The Northwest Film Center is a regional media arts resource and service organization based in Portland, Oregon, United States that was founded to encourage the study, appreciation, and utilization of film.
~820 ftSE
Park
Pettygrove Park, Portland
4 min walk • Pettygrove Park is a city park in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. It is the second park in a series of urban open spaces designed by American landscape architect Lawrence Halprin in the South Auditorium District urban renewal area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Urban Plaza?

Nearby attractions include Portland Plaza, Portland (3 min walk), 200 Market, Portland (3 min walk), South Park Blocks, Portland (4 min walk), Keller Fountain Park, Portland (4 min walk).

How to get to Urban Plaza by public transport?

The nearest stations to Urban Plaza:

Light rail

PSU Urban Center/Southwest 5th & Mill • Lines: Green, Orange (1 min walk)
PSU Urban Center/Southwest 6th & Montgomery • Lines: Green, Yellow (2 min walk)

Tram

Southwest 5th & Montgomery • Lines: B, Ns (1 min walk)
PSU Urban Center • Lines: A, Ns (1 min walk)

Bus

Southwest 6th & Mill • Lines: 17, 8, 9 (1 min walk)
Southwest 6th & Market • Lines: 1, 12, 164, 177, 19, 44, 94 (2 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (31 min walk)