I’ve been watching the development on the corner of Portland and Interstate, and it’s like night and day. The new building is beautiful, and get this: ZERO storm water runoff from the property will go into the sewer system. Look when you walk in and you’ll see a garden above the entryway, absorbing runoff from the roof, and funneling the rest into bio-swales on the sides. Even the design of the building is to take advantage of natural light in order to counter need for excessive indoor lighting.
Like other New Seasons, they’ll have health classes, tours and lectures that are FREE, and, I know their tagline may sound dorky, but it’s totally true: the friendliest neighborhood store is no joke. The people at New Seasons are so dang helpful and nice it's unheard of. I once had an employee from the Orenco store drop off AT MY HOUSE an item I couldn't get at the Concordia store. What the? Who does something like that anymore?!
Sigh and exhale. Thank you, New Seasons, for investing in North Portland: there are a ton of us out there who want you and will support you and have been asking for you to be there for eons. I’ll be there tomorrow with bells on!
The goods:
New Seasons Arbor Lodge Opening
Wednesday, August 31st
Doors open 8am
Special ceremony at 10am
North Interstate and Portland Blvd
New 37,500-square-foot location
Creates 160 new jobs, primarily filled by employees from the neighborhood. And in their words…"Offering a product mix of essential groceries for everyday living, the Arbor Lodge store also features organic produce, natural meats, fresh seafood, an extensive wine and beer selection, and a certified organic bakery featuring artisan breads. It will also have New Seasons Market’s signature “hot wok” and full-service deli with an adjacent seating area. All New Seasons Market stores are committed to carrying local products and purchasing from local farms, ranches, dairies and fisheries.”
I feel like NoPo is truly arriving…