Category Archives: Land Use & Livability

14 reasons we need to re-think the Columbia River Crossing

Tell Salem: We Need To Re-Think The Columbia River Crossing Oregon’s Legislature is being asked to endorse the Columbia River Crossing — the most expensive public works project in the state’s history. The project’s initial costs to Oregon are estimated … Continue reading

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Open House for design input for Alberta Court Crossing on 42nd Avenue

We’re holding 2 Open Houses in the Witham & Dickey Conference Room to present the progress in design planning for the Village Building Convergence Alberta Crossing Intersection project (NE 42nd Ave & Alberta Count).  You can attend one or both … Continue reading

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The CRC: A Boatload of Questions

The CRC: A Boatload of Questions 1.1 from Spencer Boomhower on Vimeo.

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NECN Public Forum on the Columbia River Crossing, Monday, March 7th

Come to a Public Forum on the Columbia River Crossing By George Bruender & David Sweet, Co-chairs, NECN Land Use & Transportation What do you know about the Columbia River Crossing? Does the I-5 Bridge need to be replaced? Will … Continue reading

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January 2011 General Meeting features John McKinney of Columbia Biogas

Tuesday, January 4 @ 7:00pm Concordia University Luther Hall room 121 Download a map of the Concordia University Campus. The general meeting this January 4 will be held in Luther Hall room 121 at Concordia University. The topic will be … Continue reading

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Portland Plan – Inspiring Communities Series Continues

Dr. Julian Agyeman will address equity and sustainability Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 7-9 PM Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Boulevard Childcare will be provided by reservation. Call 503-823-2041 Dr. Julian Agyeman, who is a Professor and Chair of the Urban … Continue reading

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Metro Council to hold public hearing on Columbia Biogas

The Metro Council will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 at Metro Regional Center (600 NE Grand Ave., Portland) to consider a solid waste facility franchise (permit) application submitted by Columbia Biogas. If approved by Metro … Continue reading

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Larger Trees Equal Safer Neighborhoods

A news story from KGW news last week reported that larger street and yard trees are related to lower crime statistics than smaller trees. According to the article, “Forester Geoffrey Donovan says large trees may be a signal to crooks … Continue reading

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Portland Plan – Inspiring Communities Series on Urban Issues

Inspiring Communities Series presents some of the best and brightest thinkers on urban issues Inspiring Communities Series offers Portlanders a chance to learn how other cities are tackling the issues of economic development, community health, education and equity as well … Continue reading

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DEQ Hearing November 18th on the Proposed Columbia Biogas Facility in NE Portland

The purpose of this notice is to invite you to provide comments related to the specific conditions within the proposed air and solid waste permits. You may make oral comments at the public hearing. You may also comment in writing. … Continue reading

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