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Portland’s beloved food cart hubs face closure as their owner balks at new city waste rules forcing costly upgrades—like sewer connections and grease traps—seen as overkill for temporary carts. With 19 carts at risk, the Downtown Development Group argues the regulations push temporary food vendors into permanent infrastructure, stifling small business growth and hindering downtown’s recovery. While most pods are compliant, this family-owned real estate giant refuses to adapt, warning the rules could undo progress made in the city’s food scene—echoing past policy reversals sparked by public backlash.

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