Land Use & Transportation Committee (LUTC)

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Welcome to the home page of the Concordia Neighborhood Association’s Land Use & Transportation Committee.

The CNA LUTC is the forum for neighbors to come together, discuss, and take action on issues related to land use and/or transportation in the neighborhood, including but not limited to:

– Comprehensive Plan & Zoning-related issues
– Development, Demolitions, & Construction-related issues
– Bicycle, pedestrian, speed limit, and other related issues
– Greenhouse gas emissions reduction, sustainability, and other related issues

Current Events

Bridges Under Construction

1. 33rd Ave. over Lombard St. Bridge-
Portland Bureau of Transportation
(PBOT) is now hoping for an Aug. 25
opening date, subject to delays. The
website to check updates (plus find cool
details about construction) is

Portland.gov/transportation/pbot-projects/construction/ne-33rd-avenue-bridge

2. 42nd Ave Bridge over NE Lombard
PBOT is constructing a new earth–
quake-ready bridge that will provide
better access for freight, walking,
and biking and construction will
begin shortly after the 33rd bridge
opens. The website to view the plan
and check for updates is

Portland.gov/transportation/pbot-projects/construction/ne-42nd-ave-bridge-over-ne-lombard

Shelter to Housing

Read the latest on the Shelter to Housing project.

Columbia Lombard Mobility Plan – Concordia Neighborhood LUTC

See the presentation here: Concordia LUTC 1.15.20

Residential Infill Project

One timely topic is the Residential Infill Project.

See here for the letter that the Concordia Neighborhood Association has sent to the Portland City Council regarding this project in December, 2016, and here for the letter that CNA sent in during the public comment period on the project in November, 2017.

Cleaner Air Oregon (DEQ)

The Concordia Neighborhood Association has submitted comments on DEQ’s Cleaner Air Oregon rule making process; see here for the letter.

Next Land Use & Transportation Meeting: Wednesday, September 20th, 7 p.m.
Venue: Community Room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave
Virtual Option
Web: https://meet.google.com/jwb-ivfb-mcv
Phone: +1 413-779-5435 PIN: 246824040#

Land Use & Transportation Column in Concordia News

The Land Use and Transportation Committee (LUTC) of the Concordia Neighborhood Association (CNA) has been reestablished after being inactive for about a year.

The purpose of the committee, chaired by Rich Burton, is to get together, discuss and take actions on issues that affect land use and transportation within the Concordia neighborhood. These issues include zoning and comprehensive plan maps, construction and development, demolition, bicycle and pedestrian issues, speed limit, greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainability, among others.

This is the first installment of a new monthly column for Concordia News. Below is an overview of the issues that are currently being discussed at the LUTC meetings.

New speed safety cameras

Approximate locations

Eastbound: 2800 NE Columbia Blvd.
Westbound: 3000 NE Columbia Blvd. The cameras are installed and functioning. They are preceded with a sign that reads “Traffic Laws Photo Enforced,” a speed limit sign, and a speed reader board displaying the driver’s current rate of speed. Speeding tickets are automatically generated.

New bridges under construction

33rd Ave. over Lombard St. Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is now hoping for an Aug. 25 opening date, subject to delays. Check the PBOT website for updates (plus find cool details about construction).
42nd Ave Bridge over NE Lombard PBOT is constructing a new earthquake-ready bridge that will also provide better access for freight, walking and biking. Construction will begin shortly after the 33rd bridge opens. Check the PBOT website for updates updates.

Safety concerns

Intersection at 36th Ave. and Lombard St. LUTC supports neighbors’ concerns about safety at this intersection – especially with left hand turns on to and off of 36th Ave. We are recommending this intersection allow right hand turns only from Lombard or from 36th. Because Lombard is a highway (U.S. Highway 30 Bypass), control over it falls under Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) jurisdiction. LUTC is beginning inquiries to ODOT.
Prescott Street speeding and volume of traffic LUTC is coordinating with other impacted neighborhoods to encourage PBOT to conduct a safety analysis of Prescott Street and consider what abatements and/or traffic calming measures might improve the issue. We encourage neighbors to write letters in support.
Building at 2734 NE Alberta St. This building sheds bricks and has been labeled “dangerous” by city officials. We remain concerned about this hazard and are questioning the city about enforcement of building regulations.

Housing needs

LUTC understands the need for infill housing in our neighborhood but would like our community to have a say in how development occurs. We are hoping for more transparency from the city regarding planned developments. If you know about building plans, have questions or concerns, please reach out.

Help us help you!

Consider attending our monthly meetings which are held in-person at 7:00 pm on the third Wednesday of each month in the Community Room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave. Everyone who lives or works in Concordia is invited.

Email us with ideas, information, or concerns at LandUse@ConcordiaPDX.org. Find us on the Concordia Neighborhood association website at ConcordiaPDX.org/lutc.