'Positive force for change': Blazers and Albina Vision Trust join forces to help revitalize historically Black neighborhood

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland Trail Blazers are teaming up with the non-profit Albina Vision Trust to help revitalize a historically Black neighborhood that was razed decades ago for urban development.

Many of the homes in the Lower Albina Neighborhood in North Portland were demolished in the 1950s and 60s to make room for what is now Interstate 5.

The new partnership, called the Albina Rose Alliance, aims to turn the Rose Quarter into a hub for resurgence, including at its two large sports arenas...