Drive-Thru Victory!

Hawthorne Neighbourhood
Portland, Oregon

August 2001

 

Campaigners in the Hawthorne District of Portand Oregon (USA) have succeeded in driving out a McDonald's drive-thru.

Following local huge opposition and a legal challenge, McDonald's has dropped plans for its drive-through in the area, although local residents question their motive for backing down.

For details of the campaign and related local press articles see the campaign website at

http://www.healthyhawthorneproject.com


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