Category Archives: Sustainable

Find out what is being done to stop hunger in Concordia, Tuesday, June 5th

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Bob

Kennedy School Community Room 5736 NE 33rd Avenue  Tuesday June 5th 7:00-9:00 pm  Unfortunately hunger is a very real thing for too many people in Concordia.  Currently 22% of Oregonians are on food stamps. It is widely acknowledged that Northeast Portland is … Continue reading →

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Solarize Northeast deadline nears – March 21, 2012

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Bob

Do you live in Northeast Portland and are you thinking about adding a solar electric system to your home? Now is your chance! Northeast Coalition of Neighbors is running its second Solarize NE group purchase campaign. Workshops are going on now … Continue reading →

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2012 series of Urban Growth Bounty classes–Register Now

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Bob

It’s a new year, and the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is gearing up for its 2012 series of Urban Growth Bounty classes. We hope that you can help spread the word in your neighborhood — it’s a … Continue reading →

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Turning Brown into Green: Restore our Community, Rebuild our Wealth

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Bob

Please join the People of Color Health Equity Collaborative (P.O.C.H.E.C.) and Oregon Action for an Economic Forum that will focus on brownfields and local economic community development. Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Place: Constructing … Continue reading →

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Learn to make your energy savings grow, sign up for a free Be wattsmart Workshop.

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Bob

This is one class where the subject matter will save you plenty of money. Pacific Power is pleased to present Be wattsmart Workshops in your area. Please join us for an enlightening evening of tips, advice and some tasty refreshments. … Continue reading →

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Northeast Sunday Parkways September 25, 2011 • Noon – 5 pm

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Bob

This year’s route, an 8-mile loop, showcases one of our newly created Neighborhood Greenways – NE Going Street. Download the brochure for all the Northeast highlights.

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Adams nominates freight access, East Portland sidewalks and safety, and bike share projects for regional federal funding

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Bob

Metro targets transportation projects that improve freight movement and encourage use of active transportation – walking, bicycling and access to transit – Read more by downloading the press release.

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Concordia Neighborhood Association 13th Annual Yard Sale – JUNE 24, 25 & 26, 2011

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Bob

Concordia Neighborhood Association 13th Annual Yard Sale – JUNE 24, 25 & 26, 2011 Think Green! Time to gather all those items you no longer want or need and plan to join us and have a yard sale at your … Continue reading →

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January 2011 General Meeting features John McKinney of Columbia Biogas

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Bob

Tuesday, January 4 @ 7:00pm Concordia University Luther Hall room 121 Download a map of the Concordia University Campus. The general meeting this January 4 will be held in Luther Hall room 121 at Concordia University. The topic will be … Continue reading →

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Portland Plan – Inspiring Communities Series Continues

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Bob

Dr. Julian Agyeman will address equity and sustainability Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 7-9 PM Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Boulevard Childcare will be provided by reservation. Call 503-823-2041 Dr. Julian Agyeman, who is a Professor and Chair of the Urban … Continue reading →

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