Category Archives: Local Government

City of Portland’s Urban Growth Bounty 2010 offers sustainable food courses

Last year more than 700 local residents learned how to transform their yards into “urban farms,” preserve their harvest and keep chickens and bees. The overwhelming response has led to a tripling of course offerings for the 2010. The expanded … Continue reading

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Service updates for the Bureau of Development Services

December 14, 2009 Dear Community Partner, As you may already be aware, over the last year the Bureau of Development Services has experienced its most drastic workload and revenue decline in recent history due to a steep and sustained decline … Continue reading

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Have a say in what happens to the Memorial Coliseum site

Do you want to have a say in what happens to the Memorial Coliseum site? Does the community need a rollercoaster? A casino? Another sports arena? The City is moving fast to solicit plans to redevelop Memorial Coliseum and the … Continue reading

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Portland Plan Workshops Start Nov. 17 Your Voice Counts!

The Portland Plan will be our City’s strategic plan for the next 25 years. The strategic plan is really a people’s plan, ensuring that Portlanders are prosperous, healthy and educated. In order to tackle our challenges, we need as many … Continue reading

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

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

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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Join us at a PDX Airport Futures Public Meeting

Vancouver, WA Thursday, June 4, 2009 / 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Harney Elementary School Cafeteria 3212 E. Evergreen Blvd Vancouver, WA Portland, OR Wednesday, June 10, 2009 / 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Portland Fire & Rescue Training Center 4800 NE … Continue reading

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Are you registered for Ready. Safe. Go.

Time is running out to register for this year’s Ready. Safe. Go., the annual FREE crime prevention, safety and emergency preparedness event happening on April 25, 2009. You can choose from 21 classes designed to meet your needs and interests … Continue reading

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A New Way to Report Aircraft Noise

CNA has recently met with the Port of Portland’s Noise Management team to discuss concerns about the safety of increase F-15 travel over nearby residential areas as part of their present “test”. One outcome of those discussions has been a … Continue reading

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Vision into Action Wants to Hear from YOU!

In January, the Vision into Action (VIA) Coalition will announce a second round of Community Action Grants available for neighborhood and community organizations. Be looking for the application in early 2009! Also, next year, the VIA Coalition will organize itself … Continue reading

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