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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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for immediate release
Thursday, 16 September 2010
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CONTACT:
Valerie Garrett
City of Portland
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
503-823-5431
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Last call for tickets
BUILD IT GREEN! HOME TOUR AND INFORMATION FAIR 2010
Tour Portland’s first-ever permitted straw bale house, and a historic home energy upgrade project by Clean Energy Works Portland |
| Don’t wait until it’s too late to buy tickets for the 9th annual Build It Green! Home Tour and Info Fair happens on Saturday September 25th. Tickets are on sale at Ecohaus (819 SE Taylor St, Portland) and online at www.portlandonline.com/bps/builditgreen. Online sales after September 17th will require will call pick-up at Ecohaus.
This year’s tour features twenty-one green remodels and new homes around the Portland metropolitan area. Many of the homes and affordable housing include solar panels, ecoroofs, rainwater harvesting, natural landscaping, water and energy conservation, reused building materials, alternative construction techniques, small footprints and much more. Homeowners and contractors will be available to share their personal experiences and to answer questions.
A FREE family-friendly information fair will follow, with green vendors, demonstrations, food, drink and music.
Saturday, September 25th
Self-guided Home Tour: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Twenty-one tour stops throught the Portland area.
Free Information Fair: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hosted by Ecohaus, 819 SE Taylor Street, Portland
Tickets: $15 adults; $10 car-free, students, and honored citizens, FREE for children 14 and under. Purchase tickets (credit card) at www.portlandonline.com/bps/builditgreen or in person (cash or check only) at Ecohaus (819 SE Taylor St, Portland, 503-222-3881).
Presented by the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Sponsored by Metro, Energy Trust of Oregon, Solar Oregon, Oregon Home magazine, and City of Portland Bureaus of Environmental Services, Development Services and Water
For more info: visit www.portlandonline.com/bps/builditgreen, e-mail greenhotline@portlandoregon.gov, or call 503-823-5431. |
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Turn in your unused prescription drugs!
Portland Police Bureau and Crime Prevention
Partner to Provide Prescription Drug Turn-In Event
SATURDAY, September 18th 2010
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Gateway Fred Meyer Store
Northeast 102nd and Halsey
Look for the Portland Police Bureau Mobile Precinct
The purpose of the one day event is to destroy unused and potentially dangerous prescription drugs in a manner that raises awareness about the abuse of prescription drugs among teens, while protecting our waterways. Community members will be able to turn in unused prescription medications, obtain information about keeping kids safe from the abuse of prescriptions drugs, and interact with Crime Prevention Coordinators and Portland Police Officers. Prescription medications turned in at this event will be incinerated.
WHAT TO BRING TO THE COLLECTION
♦ Expired or unwanted prescription medications*
♦ Drugs that are no longer used*
♦ Medicine from deceased family members*
(Leave all medicines in their original containers if possible)
Please do NOT bring thermometers, needles, or medical waste of any type.
For more information contact:
Jenni Bernheisel at 503-823-2781 or Jenni.Bernheisel@portlandoregon.gov
Katherine Anderson
Southeast Crime Prevention Coordinator
Office of Neighborhood Involvement
1081 SE Oak Street
Portland OR 97214
503-823-3432
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS Katherine.Anderson@portlandoregon.gov
Visit the Crime Prevention website: www.portlandonline.com/oni/cp
To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-4000, or the City’s TTY at 503-823-6868, or the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 no less than five (5) business days prior to the event.
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