Neighbors take back Southeast Portland street, replacing RVs with community garden

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Southeast Portland neighborhood taking matters into their own hands after they say criminal activity on their street became too much.

For Joanne Benson and Christopher Carter-Tully, their neighborhood, right next to the I-205 bike trail, is blossoming. Silver troughs, filled with various plants line Southeast Washington Street. Even the bees seem happy.

“Look at this one. Isn’t that lovely?” said Benson, referring to the bountiful plants…

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