A major events promoter has selected Portland's South Waterfront as the location of choice for a temporary amphitheater, but not everyone is convinced the plan is a good idea.
Live Nation, which is looking to build a 10,000-seat amphitheater on land owned by the Zidell family, met with the heads of various city of Portland bureaus late last month to receive input related to the proposed project.
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