Category Archives: Land Use & Livability

Concordia Tree Inventory Meeting, Tuesday, July 20 at Kennedy School

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Bob

Tuesday, July 20 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Concordia Community Room, Kennedy School Walking through the neighborhood, do you see too few trees and too many empty planting spaces? Lack of maintenance? Poor quality trees? Your opinions on the state … Continue reading →

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Columbia Crossing: What Does It Mean?

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Bob

The Columbia River Crossing. Can this $4 billion project over the 2nd biggest watershed in the US be turned into a GOOD financial, infrastructure and social investment? On March 25th, a panel of VIP experts gathered in Portland, Oregon for … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Columbia Crossing, Community, Design, Environmental, Land Use & Livability, Mass Transit, Planning | 1 Comment

Last Thurday on Alberta Street to be discussed at CNA general Meeting Tuesday March 2nd.

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Bob

Join us on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00pm at the Kennedy School Community Room to learn about the history of Last Thursday on Alberta as well as it’s future. Special guest include: Magnus Johannesson, Coordinator of Last Thursday and Paige … Continue reading →

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How Do You Want Urban Renewal Investment Dollars to Impact YOUR Neighborhood?

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Bob

Decisions will soon be made about Urban Renewal plans and money to be invested in inner North/Northeast neighborhoods. Come voice your community needs. Urban Renewal Area Town Hall 1: Community Truth-Telling Wednesday, February 10th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Place: Billy Webb … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Concordia News Archive, Events, Land Use & Livability, Landscape, North East Portland, Planning, Social, Sustainable, Urban Renewal, Volunteer Opportunities, Workshops | Comments Off

CARNIVAL at Newspace Center for Photography, February 5th through 28th

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Bob

CARNIVAL February 5th through 28th Newspace Center for Photography 1632 SE 10th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 503.963.1935 phone www.newspacephoto.org Opening Reception Friday, February 5th, 6-9pm FEATURING: Jessica Acevedo, Marah Anderson, Michelle Bates, Meg Birnbaum, Adam Blackman, Craig Blankenhorn, Calvin Chen, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Community, Education, Events, History, Holiday Party, Holidays, Land Use & Livability, Landscape, Non-profit, Photography, Schools, Workshops | Comments Off

Mayor Sam Adams & City Commissioner Amanda Fritz invite you to a community meeting about Last Thursday on Alberta

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Bob

Monday, February 8th, 2010 6:00 – 8:00 pm Acadian Ballroom 1829 NE Alberta The Mayor and Commissioner will take public testimony from stakeholders of Last Thursday on Alberta, including residents, business people, neighborhood activists, vendors, performers, and attendees. The Mayor … Continue reading →

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Portland Plan to be discussed at February CNA general meeting

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Bob

Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00pm at the McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room Deborah Stein from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability will be presenting the Portland Plan at the CNA general meeting on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00pm at the … Continue reading →

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Take the Portland Plan Survey

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Bob

Help shape the plan! The Portland Plan will take a new approach to city planning by focusing our attention on the things that affect our daily lives, such as safety, neighborhood livability, quality education and affordable housing. Please take a … Continue reading →

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Concordia land use meeting cancelled for Thursday, January, 7

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Bob

The concordia land use meeting has been cancelled in order for everyone to attend the city wide land use group, special meeting with Sam Adams. CITYWIDE LAND USE GROUP (NEIGHBORHOODS PLANNING A LIVABLE PORTLAND) SPECIAL MEETING WITH MAYOR SAM ADAMS … Continue reading →

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