The experiment to use pay-by-phone parking meters, comes from Atlanta based Parkmobile, and already operates in some 100 U.S. cities. If the system is a success it could easily expand to other parts of Portland. Cheryl Kuck, of the Portland Bureau of Transportation, says “we want to make parking as simple as possible.” This would…

Vera’s Burger Shack, a Vancouver, BC-based burger chain, plans to expand into the U.S. and its two first locations are slated for Portland — the press release indicates one will be located in the Pearl District. The 2,500 square foot space is expected to open in fall 2011. Paul Brown, a Portland area businessman, visited…

Racked, a website that shares information about retailers nationally, featured Lizard Lounge yesterday. Racked is from the creators of Eater PDX. They create a national version first, then local levels as needed. So far, Racked has a New York edition and Chicago. Lizzard Lounge was featured on a national level for being unique; caring brands…

Kearney Plaza Apartments was the first apartment building constructed in the Pearl District. All the hard work payed off. The seller, Hoyt Street Properties, faced a decision after ten years to refinance or sell. Pressured by investors and high interest in the property, they opted to sell. The 131 apartment building includes 8,000 square feet…

We’ve dug up a proposal submitted for 50 residential apartments, 32 mechanical parking stalls, and 2,600 square feet of retail space. The site, located at 12th & Everett, is a 1/4 block and was formally occupied as an auto part store and repair shop. It has since been torn down for the suspected rendering on…

Check out Mabel and Zora this weekend. June 25, 2011 1:00pm-5:00pm for reclaimed jewelry — featuring Portland jewelry artist Bella & Loki. Enjoy champagne and free gifts. They’ve held these in events in the past if you’re following. View Mabel and Zora on PearlHelp → [via Neighborhood Notes]

13th & Farm featured fresh produce, unique clothing for sale, and live music; all brought to you by Wieden+Kennedy. The popup farmer’s market was a huge success and nice addition to the pearl. We hope to see more events like this in the future. View Photos & Video via Wieden+Kennedy’s website →   [via Wieden+Kennedy] Throughout the…