Category Archives: Local Government

Portland City Council unanimously adopts the Portland Plan

Posted on May 4, 2012 by katieugolini

Portland’s City Council unanimously voted to adopt the Portland Plan yesterday afternoon. The vote follows last week’s public hearing on the plan, at which dozens of partners and community members expressed commitment to this long-range plan to ensure Portland is … Continue reading →

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T-Mobile Cell Tower Community Meeting, October 26th, 7:00 – 8:30pm

Posted on October 5, 2011 by katieugolini

All are invited to a community meeting at The Little Church, 5138 NE 23rd Ave., October 26th, 7:00 – 8:30pm.  In an effort to satisfy a City requirement, T-Mobile  is having a meeting prior to renewing a permit to install a … Continue reading →

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Liquor License Renewal – North of Burnside

Posted on October 13, 2010 by katieugolini

All liquor licenses North of Burnside within the Portland City Limits (East &West) will expire on January 1st, 2011, unless renewed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC). As part of the renewal process, the City of Portland makes recommendations … Continue reading →

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James H Kunstler Dissects Suburbia

Posted on August 24, 2010 by katieugolini

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

Posted in Architecture, Art, CNA, Commentary, Community, Culture, Design, Environmental, Land Use & Livability, Landscape, Local Government, Safety, Volunteer Opportunities | Comments Off

Bureau of Development Services Implements Tall Grass and Weed Complaint Pilot Project

Posted on July 29, 2010 by katieugolini

Effective July 19, 2010. In an effort to provide the highest level of service, while maximizing limited resources, the Bureau of Development Services has created a pilot project for the summer that allows citizens to submit online complaints accompanied with … Continue reading →

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National Night Out Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Posted on July 27, 2010 by katieugolini
Posted in Entertainment, Events, Family, Fernhill Park, Food, Local Government, Multicultural, Music, Nature, Neighbors, North East Portland, Social | Comments Off

2010 Concerts in Fernhill Park

Posted on June 14, 2010 by katieugolini

Fernhill Park – NE 37 Ave, north of Ainsworth, 6:30-8:30 PM July 9: Stephanie Schneiderman Band (alt rock) July 16: Quick & Easy Boys (funky tonk) July 23: Jon Koonce & One More Mile (blues) Concordia Neighborhood Association presents National … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Concerts, Culture, Events, Family, Fernhill Park, Local Government, Music, Parks, Seasonal, Social | 3 Comments

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

Posted on January 25, 2010 by katieugolini

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 →

Posted in Alberta Street, Community, Concordia News Archive, Environmental, Land Use & Livability, Last Thursday, Local Government, Neighbors, Noise, Parade | 2 Comments

Portland Plan to be discussed at February CNA general meeting

Posted on January 15, 2010 by katieugolini

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 katieugolini

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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