Category Archives: Landscape

Draft Portland Plan subject of public hearings in November

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Bob

Planning and Sustainability Commission to hear public testimony about long-range plan for the city Portland, OR. — Now that the Portland Plan – Proposed Draft is available for public review, the Planning and Sustainability Commission (PSC) will be holding public … Continue reading →

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Concordia Tree Team Launches Website

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Bob

http://concordiatreeteam.wordpress.com/

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James H Kunstler Dissects Suburbia

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Bob

We need 20 minute neighborhoods. Check this TED video with James H Kunstler. I wonder what his thoughts are about Portland?

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Irvington neighborhood families organize against Clearwire cell tower

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Bob

Families in Irvington have joined the growing number of Portland residents opposing cell tower construction in residential neighborhoods. Irvington residents are fighting a Clearwire proposal to replace an existing 74-foot utility pole with an installation of multiple WiMax antennas onto … Continue reading →

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Nuts About Nature! Outdoor Preschool Program

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Bob

A new preschool program is being offered by Portland Parks and Recreation. Nuts About Nature will take place at Whitaker Ponds a gem of a place to work with young children: there’s birds galore, owls, raccoons, nutria, beavers, ponds, forests, … 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 →

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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 →

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The Social, Economic and Environmental Benefits of Trees in Cities

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Bob

On October 16, Kathleen L. Wolf, Research Social Scientist in the College of Forest Resources at the University of Washington, discussed the environmental, social and economic benefits of plants in our cities. She then turned the spotlight on examples of … Continue reading →

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Join us for the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum Tree Walk Sunday, October 11th

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Bob

Portland Parks & Recreation started the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum four years ago with the idea of showcasing unique varieties of trees in an urban setting. This is a great way to learn about our neighborhood and decide on what tree … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Environmentalism in Oregon

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Bob

A discussion of the history of Environmentalism in Oregon. Originally aired on Oregon 150 radio, on May 7th, 2009. The guests include William G. Robinson, Concordia’s Don Francis, and Steve Pedery. [audio:09_enviornment.mp3|option1=value|option2=value]

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