Design teams discussed “stitching” the park to downtown blocks. One team incorporated temporary housing for homeless people. Another included a plan to “re-wild” Salmon Street, closing it to vehicle traffic and reintroducing native plants.

Armed federal agents are patrolling Chicago’s downtown streets and President Donald Trump has called up 200 National Guard troops for deployment in Portland, Oregon

Children made crafts in a “kid zone” while a cloud of bubbles floated over the crowd as many attending a rally protesting the Trump administration’s plans to send troops to Portland recorded the moment on their phones,

Portland police are monitoring protests downtown and at the ICE facility on Sunday after Oregon sues the Trump Administration over the use of National Guard troops.

The Portland Police Bureau has ramped up its resources to monitor and facilitate anticipated gatherings, including one outside the ICE facility.

In a news conference on Friday evening, Portland and Oregon leaders urged the community to remain peaceful after an increase in activity by federal agents.