Public hearing on Citywide Tree Policy Review and Regulatory Improvement Project
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Greetings.
The Portland Planning Commission (PC) and Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) joint public hearing on Citywide Tree Policy Review and Regulatory Improvement Project is open through May 11, 2010. You can send written testimony on the project proposal to: Planning Commission/Urban Forestry Commission, 1900 SW 4th Ave., Suite 7100, Portland OR 97201, or email to planningcommission@ci.portland.or.us by 5:00 p.m. May 11, 2010.
The PC and UFC will hold joint work sessions on Tuesday April 27th and on May 11th. Both work sessions will take place from 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m. at 1900 SW Fourth Ave. in Portland, second floor — Room 2500. The work sessions are open to the public.
To review project overviews, frequently asked questions or the detailed project reports, go to the Citywide Tree Project website at www.portlandonline.com/bps/treeproject or call Roberta Jortner (503-823-7855), Morgan Tracy (503-823-6879), or Stephanie Beckman (503-823-6042).
Portland’s River Plan/North Reach Adopted Unanimously by City Council
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 16, 2010
CONTACT:
Roy Kaufman
Office of Mayor Sam Adams
503-823-4799
Sallie Edmunds
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
503-823-6950
Plan will help protect the environment while enhancing the Working Harbor
Portland, Ore. — Led by Mayor Sam Adams, the Portland City Council voted 5-0 to adopt the River Plan/North Reach yesterday. In the making for nearly a decade, the River Plan/North Reach seeks to balance job and industry growth in Portland’s working harbor, while adding protections for threatened species along the Willamette River. The plan also contains a trail component to provide more access to the river along the 11-mile stretch of the North Reach, from the Fremont Bridge to the Columbia River.
The plan will become effective on Jan. 1, 2011, but City Council will hold another hearing before it goes into effect to review fees associated with the plan.
During the past year, Mayor Sam Adams held regular meetings with business leaders, environmental advocates and staff to address concerns about the proposed regulatory process, environmental impacts of river development and corresponding mitigation requirements.
“The River Plan pushes our planning envelope, and its success will be measured by the jobs created and the habitat restored,” said Mayor Adams. “It’s a plan that keeps in mind the tremendous success we’ve seen in our working harbor and ensures that it continues to prosper and provide jobs. But it also addresses the environmental health of one of our most significant natural assets, the Willamette River.”
The genesis of the River Plan lies in River Renaissance, a citywide initiative endorsed by City Council in 2001 under Mayor Vera Katz. The River Plan/North Reach was developed by the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability with the help of a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives from the Audubon Society, the Working Waterfront Coalition, neighborhood associations and npGreenway.
“This plan will help us develop and protect our riverside lands for the next 25 years — a period during which our population is expected to grow,” the City’s Chief Planner Joe Zehnder said. “With the adoption of the River Plan/North Reach, we’ll be able to create job growth without sacrificing the health of the river.”
The River Plan comprises two more sections: the Central Reach and the South Reach. Work on the Central Reach is starting up in conjunction with the Central City 2035 Plan.
For more information about the River Plan/North Reach, please visit http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/index.cfm?c=42540
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability | 1900 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 7100 | Portland | OR | 97201
Off-Leash Program Advisory Group Meeting
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Off-Leash Program Advisory Group Meeting
Wednesday, April 28
6:30 p.m.
Southwest Community Center, 6820 SW 45th Ave., Poolside Room
The community is welcome. A meeting flyer is attached, please feel free to pass to others who may be interested.
A meeting agenda will be available in advance at: http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=38287
Contact Ali Ryan at 503-823-2967 or ali.ryan@portlandoregon.gov with questions, thoughts, or if you wish to be removed from this list!
2ND FRIDAYS ON FREMONT PROMISES FUN IN BEAUMONT VILLAGE (reprint)
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BEAUMONT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, Portland, OR 97213
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROB WINIKE
APRIL 21, 2010 PHONE: 503/810-2789
2ND FRIDAYS ON FREMONT PROMISES FUN IN BEAUMONT VILLAGE
Local vendors show off their wares and attractions at 2nd Fridays on Fremont, a new monthly celebration in the Beaumont Business District. Festivities kick off at Northeast Fremont Street between 40th and 52nd Avenues from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 14. Visitors will enjoy shopping with special extended hours, food and drink specials, live music, local artists and additional vendors. 2nd Fridays on Fremont celebrations will continue from May until September, with a Holiday Season scheduled for November and December. As warmer weather nears, additional farmers’ market booths are expected to join in.
Beaumont Village is gaining a reputation for its bustling, unique assortment of businesses, including custom and digital print shop services, auto servicing, and optical sails and repair. Locals point to their favorite boutiques, collectors, card and gift shops, live jazz bistro bars and wine shops, premier cuisine, and family friendly vendors. Many will offer refreshments and markdowns, with colorful sidewalk displays. First time visitors can find out more information about neighborhood news and events, such as the weekly Flea Market on Sunday, May 30. Also in May, a veteran Beaumont vendor will celebrate its 30th anniversary in the neighborhood, The Arrangement. Gift wrapping and greeting cards with a personal touch are their specialty. A Fremont Festival is planned for Saturday, August 7th.
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Portland Plan News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2010
CONTACT:
Eden Dabbs
Bureau of Planning & Sustainability
503-823-9908
eden.dabbs@portlandoregon.gov
Eden Dabbs
Bureau of Planning & Sustainability
503-823-9908
eden.dabbs@portlandoregon.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: Portland residents are invited to participate in the Portland Plan Phase Two Community Workshops, starting next week!
Featuring door prizes, refreshments and live music, the first workshop kicks off Monday evening, April 26 at 6:30 pm at Central Catholic High School Cafeteria in Southeast Portland.
Hosted by Mayor Sam Adams, these community workshops will offer Portlanders an opportunity to shape the future of our city!
- Residents can learn about and discuss the issues that affect our everyday lives – like safe neighborhoods, living-wage jobs, good schools, comfortable homes, healthy families, access to amenities and transit, and equity and fairness for all Portlanders.
- Door prizes from local businesses include gift certificates for New Seasons, Pastini Pasteria, Pizzicato, Grand Central Baking Co., Meat Cheese Bread, Bunk Sandwiches, and Artemis Café. All participants will be eligible to win one of these as well as other door prizes such as t-shirts, Chinook Books and tickets to local venues and other gift certificates.
- Enter to win a special social media door prize by RSVPing to the Monday event on Twitter and Facebook: @PDXPlan and Facebook/pdxplan. More details at pdxplan.com
WHEN: Monday, April 26, 2010
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
For the complete list of neighborhood workshops, please visit http://www.portlandonline.com/portlandplan/index.cfm?a=289672&c=50730.
WHERE: Central Catholic High School, Cafeteria
2401 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97214
2401 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97214
WHO: Mayor Sam Adams, Commissioner Dan Saltzman, other local leaders, neighbors, community groups, families, youth and many more
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Portland Plan will be the city’s roadmap for the next 25 years, guiding our direction as the city grows and changes. The plan will help define our priorities, guide investment of public dollars and set the course for Portland for the next quarter of a century. 1980 was the last time the City developed a plan like this and since then, 50 percent of Portlanders are new to the city.
The Portland Plan will be the city’s roadmap for the next 25 years, guiding our direction as the city grows and changes. The plan will help define our priorities, guide investment of public dollars and set the course for Portland for the next quarter of a century. 1980 was the last time the City developed a plan like this and since then, 50 percent of Portlanders are new to the city.
Turnout for the Phase One Workshops last fall was enthusiastic as Portlanders weighed in on a number of issues ranging from education, community health, arts and transportation to local food, job growth and the environment. During Phase Two, we will be setting direction: identifying our goals and choosing targets to help us meet them.
Because the City cannot address these issues alone, public partners working with the City of Portland include Metro, Multnomah County, Portland State University, Portland Public Schools, Parkrose School District, Centennial School District, David Douglas School District, Reynolds School District, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland Community College, TriMet, Portland Development Commission, Housing Authority of Portland, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, Multnomah County Drainage District and Worksystems Inc.
Find more information about the Portland Plan at www.pdxplan.com, follow us on Twitter, @PDXPlan or become a fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/pdxplan.
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