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For immediate release
October 25, 2010
CALENDAR ADVISORY |
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Joint Open House: Planning for the Future of the Rose Quarter, Lower Albina, and Lloyd Districts
You’re invited to learn about and provide input on two planning projects for the N/NE Quadrant of Portland’s Central City.
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WHAT: Various plans to enhance the N/NE Quadrant of Portland’s Central City are in the works. Staff from two such projects, the draft Rose Quarter District Plan and the N/NE Quadrant and I-5 Broadway/Weidler Plans, invite you to a Joint Open House to learn more about the projects and offer your input.
WHO: The Portland Development Commission is leading the project team for the Rose Quarter project. The N/NE Quadrant project is a collaborative project between the City of Portland and the Oregon Department of Transportation. All members of the community, especially those who live or work in and/or travel through the N/NE Quadrant area are welcome to attend.
WHEN: Monday, November 15, 2010 | 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Memorial Coliseum, 300 N Winning Way | see flyer (pdf)
WHY: The people who live and work in or visit the N/NE Quadrant can provide valuable perspective during the district’s planning process. To capture some of that insight, the Open House will provide an interactive opportunity for attendees to learn about district-specific planning projects and help plan for the future of the area.
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The CC2035 team will make reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. Please notify us no fewer than five (5) business days prior to the event by phone 503-823-7700, by the TTY line at 503-823-6868 or by the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900. |
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability | 1900 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 7100 | Portland | OR | 97201
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September Residential Highlights
Comparing September 2010 to September 2009, closed sales decreased by 22.3%. Pending sales and new listings also fell by 30.7% and 1.4%, respectively. See residential highlights table below.
A comparison of September 2010 with the previous month, August 2010, shows closed sales increased y 1.3% (1,399 v. 1,381). However, pending sales dropped by 6.2% (1,584 v. 1,688), and new listings fell 7.3% (3,549 v. 3,829).
At the month’s rate of sales, the 14,714 active residential listings would last approximately 10.5 months.
Sale Prices
The average sale price for September 2010 declined 3.5% compared to September 2009. The median sale price also fell 0.6%. On a month-to-month basis, comparing September 2010 to August 2010, the average sale price went down 6.5% ($279,900 v. $299,300) and the median sale price also dropped 4% ($240,000 v. $250,000).
Third Quarter Report
In a comparison of the third quarter of 2010 to the same quarterof 2009, closed sales dropped 24.7% (4,340 v. 5,762) and pending sales also fell 26.5% (4,725 v. 6,428). However, new listings increased by 1.2% (11,582 v. 11,448).
For immediate release
October 20, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
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WHAT: The new Portland Planning & Sustainability Commission will hold three meetings to review and make recommendations on the Portland Plan background reports and land supply analysis.
WHEN: October through December 2010
Tuesday, October 26 | 6 p.m.
Briefing:
Overview and update of the Portland Plan
Tuesday, November 23 | 6 p.m.
Work Session/Hearing: Factual Basis & Buildable Lands Analysis (public comments welcome)
Tuesday, December 14 | 12:30 p.m.
Hearing/Recommendation: Factual Basis & Buildable Lands Analysis (public comments welcome)
WHO: Members of the public are welcome to attend; comments heard on Nov. 23 and Dec. 14.
WHERE: 1900 SW 4th Avenue, Room 2500A, Portland, OR 97201
WHY: The background reports and land supply analysis are required by the state to create a set of alternative growth scenarios for the city, which the public will be able to review in 2011 and 2012. The Planning & Sustainability Commission will review them for completeness and accuracy and make recommendations to City Council in preparation for periodic review.
For more information, contact Eric Engstrom at 503-823-3329 or visit the project website at: www.pdxplan.com.
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About the Portland Plan
The Portland Plan will be our city’s roadmap for the future, guiding our direction as the city grows and changes. As the strategic plan for the next 25 years, the Portland Plan aims to ensure that Portland is a thriving and sustainable city, with health, education and opportunity for all.
The Portland Plan team will make reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. Please notify us no fewer than five (5) business days prior to the event by phone 503-823-7700, by the TTY line at 503-823-6868 or by the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
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