One of Portland’s major roads is the subject of a public chat today.

Reporter Anne Griffin of the Oregonian encourages anyone who lives, works or regularly travels along Powell Boulevard in Southeast Portland to participate in a live discussion today at noon on the Oregonlive website.

For many, Powell is considered a mess – it’s narrow, often full of gravel, and lacks dependable sidewalks and crosswalks.

The study comes as the latest installment in the Oregonian’s ongoing study about East Portland.

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