Portland City Council Blocks Live Nation's Venue Project and Sparking Legal Battle

Live Nation no longer involved in Portland music venue

The developer, Portland Music Holdings, said Friday that it bought out the controversial music behemoth's share as it considers taking legal action against the city.

Portland City Council Blocks Live Nation's Venue Project and Sparking Legal Battle

Quick Summary: Portland City Council Blocks Live Nation’s Venue Project and Sparking Legal Battle Portland’s Live Nation-backed music hall project faces a legal standoff after a 5-4 council vote blocked it, prompting developers to issue a litigation-hold notice. The Portland City Council voted on April 27 to impose a 750-foot buffer between large music venues, effectively halting the proposed 3,300-seat venue. Developers argue the zoning change…