Multi-faceted and versatile, cedar trees were used by Northwest Native Americans for houses, canoes, clothing, baskets and rope; the sap for medicines and oils. Red Cedars are also known for their longevity, known to live well over 1,000 years in some climates.
The newest bridge in our hometown of Portland, Oregon is a multi-modal span known as Tilikum Crossing, the first major bridge in the US designed to allow access to transit vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, but not cars. Imagine that, a bridge designed for healthy people and healthy communities!