Category Archives: Local Government

Colwood Hearing Date Change

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Bob

We recently reported on an upcoming hearing related to the re-zoning of Colwood Golf Course. The hearing date has been changed to September 17.

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Keep Colwood Green – Update

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Bob

As we’ve reported previously, the current property owners of the Colwood National Golf Course want to rezone 116 acres of the site from Open Space (OS) to General Industrial 2 (IG2). On May 15, 2008, Greg Frank, BDS Hearings Officer, … Continue reading →

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Candidate Forum Postscript: Responses to Neighborhood Issues

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Bob

The Concordia and Woodlawn Neighborhood Associations, along with McMenamins Kennedy School presented a City Commissioner Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 1st. A number of questions were posed to the candidates by the neighborhood associations and the audience. Following the forum, … Continue reading →

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Cell Towers in City Neighborhoods

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Bob

The City of Portland is seeking input on where and how to locate cellular and wireless antennae in neighborhoods. To provide your feedback, you can complete their on-line survey: http://www.portlandonline.com/cable/index.cfm?c=47051 You can also contact the David Soloos directly at (503) … Continue reading →

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Help Stop the Rezoning of Colwood Golf Course! Please Comment by April 14

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Bob

As previously reported, there is a proposal to rezone Colwood Golf Course for industrial uses. The loss of this environmentally sensitive green space in favor of industrial uses will have quite an effect on Concordia and the local air and … Continue reading →

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CNA Formally Opposes Colwood Re-Zoning: How You Can Help

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Bob

As you read earlier, there is a hearing on March 24th to re-zone Colwood Golf Course for industrial uses. The loss of this green space in favor of more airport facilities will have quite an effect on Concordia and the … Continue reading →

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Portland City Commissioner Candidate Forum – April 1, 2008

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Bob

Election time is right around the corner and your Concordia and Woodlawn Neighborhood Associations, along with McMenamins Kennedy School is proud to present a City Commissioner Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 1st. The forum will start promptly at 6:30pm and … Continue reading →

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New Restrictions on Waste Containers is the Right of Way at Business Locations

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Bob

The Portland City Council adopted a resolution on in October that restricts how long businesses may store garbage or recycling on the right of way. According to this new law, storing garbage or recycling on city streets and sidewalks for … Continue reading →

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School Families Housing Grants Community Session, October 3

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Bob

Staff from the Portland Schools Foundation and the City of Portland, Bureau of Housing and Community Development will provide a brief presentation and then facilitate a session to collect your feedback on goals and funding priorities for the Schools Family … Continue reading →

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2008 Neighborhood Small Grants Program – Accepting Proposals

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Bob

The City of Portland, Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) and seven District Coalitions have announced the second year of the Neighborhood Small Grants Program with $206,600 available to neighborhood and community-based organizations. Grants are distributed through seven neighborhood District Coalitions. … Continue reading →

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