A newly formed group, calling itself Rip City Forever, said it will bankroll a group of subject matter experts to examine the cost, size and location of a venue to replace Moda Center. It also advocates significant renovations to the venue.Sean Meagher/The Oregonian
A coalition that cuts across Oregon’s captains of industry and former Portland Trail Blazers are pushing Gov. Tina Kotek and Mayor Keith Wilson to heed NBA Commissioner Adam Silver when he says Rip City “likely needs a new arena” to keep the team here.
The newly formed group, calling itself Rip City Forever, said it will bankroll a group of subject matter experts to examine the cost, size and location of a new venue. It struck a partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation to accept donations for feasibility studies on renovating or replacing Moda Center and its other advocacy.
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