My definition of
downtown is pretty small. I agree that the
Willamette River forms the eastern
frontier of downtown, but I would say that
Interstate 405 forms the southern and western boundaries, and
Burnside bounds the northern side. The above definition is reasonable, however. Especially when compared to those who would include the likes of the
Rose Quarter and
Lloyd District in downtown.
Yikes!
As for MAX, what's the good of having a light rail line run through town if there aren't stops for people to get on and off?