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Neighborhood Grants Program Now Soliciting Proposals! | |
 We invite neighborhood and community organizations in the CNN area to apply!
This year, a total of $10, 000 is available Grant proposals may range from $500 to $2,000.
Join the workshop to learn about current funding priorities and tips for a successful grant proposal. Get feedback on project ideas and network with other groups about projects in the CNN area!
CNN Grant Workshop
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
6:00-7:30 PM, 4415 NE 87th
To RSVP please contact Sandra Lefrancois at 503-823-2780 or sandral@cnncoalition.org.
To download the 2013 CNN Grant Application and for more information on the CNN Neighborhood Grant Program click here or contact Sandra Lefrancois, CNN grant manager (above). For more information about the citywide program,
visit the City of Portland's Neighborhood Small Grants Program website. |
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NE 82nd Avenue of Roses Walking Tour September 19th! | |
 What? CNN is hosting a walking tour of existing conditions and future considerations for the NE 82nd Avenue of Roses. The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability NE District Planner will work with us along with other experts in the field to present current information. We will discuss opportunities and constraints around land use, transportation, zoning and livability of key sites along NE 82nd. Why? There have been efforts by community leaders and public agencies to make NE 82nd Avenue a safer more livable corridor. The timing is right considering the Portland Plan is ready for implementation. There is also much interest in the community to evaluate and to discuss ideas on how to continue efforts and activate needed improvements. Let's take a closer look at what is happening, raise awareness and make connections!
When Wednesday, September 19th, 2012 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Where Meet at the Madison High School Parking Lot, 2735 NE 82nd Avenue
Tour Highlights
Max station area plans-briefing on 82nd and Sandy/Parkrose
Siskiyou landfill site-new sustainable development opportunity
Neighborhood planning projects and corridor studies-NE 82nd, Fremont, Sandy
Crime prevention activities (includes four stops from South to North)Madison High School-traffic crossing, recreational amenities, trails
Networking time allocated
We are starting at 6:00 PM promptly due to the shorter daylight hours,
snack provided. Please RSVP to sandral@cnncoalition.org, 503-823-2780 |
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Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants Program |  Next round of Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grant funding is now open. Metro is seeking applications for projects that re-green and re-nature neighborhoods. Full applications are accepted only from applicants who have been invited to apply after submitting a letter of interest. Letters of Interest are accepted at any time and staff encourage applicants to submit as soon as possible. Please note that it will be difficult for any project submitting a Letter of Interest after November 15th to incorporate staff feedback into a full application by the deadline. Full applications are due by 4 p.m. January 28, 2013.
Visit www.oregonmetro.gov/capitalgrants for application information. |
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Portland's Graffiti Abatement Program |  The Office of Neighborhood Involvement Graffiti Abatement Program works with concerned neighbors and business-owners to identify, report and remove graffiti from public and private spaces. Report Graffiti online using our Online Reporting Form! Please make sure your camera is set to take pictures no larger than 640x480 (also known as VGA or email size). If the pictures are larger than that they may not attach to the report properly. Click here to find us on Facebook!
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Transportation Workshop | |
 Learn about the process needed to transfer jurisdiction of 82nd Avenue from the State (ODOT) to the City of Portland (PDOT); and to start that process moving. Panel discussion with public officials and state legislators about how to move ahead on this issue. Also, information on ODOT's currently planned safety projects for 82nd will be available. Sponsored by the Montavilla Neighborhood Association and the 82nd Avenue Business Association. Panel will include Tom Miller, Portland's Director of Transportation, State Senator Jackie Dingfelder, and Shelli Romero of ODOT. Join September 24 at 7:00 PM at Montavilla Methodist Church - 232 SE 80th. Free parking and child care.
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The City is Updating its Comprehensive Plan |  The City of Portland is updating its Comprehensive Plan, a long-range 20-year plan that sets the framework for the physical development of the city. Portland originally developed it's Comprehensive Plan in 1980; periodic updates of the plan are mandated by the State of Oregon. The Comprehensive Plan Update will help to implement the Portland Plan, the City's strategic plan for a prosperous, educated, healthy and equitable Portland. Read more about the Comprehensive Plan here. |
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Audubon Society Neighborhood Greening Exchange |  Join a half-day forum on community-driven greenspace projects at Ventura Park Elementary School (Tentative) on Saturday, November 3, 9:30am to 1pm. What is it? A half-day forum to share information and strategies on community driven neighborhood park, natural area, and other greenspace projects. This is an opportunity to inspire and educate new community greenspace advocates. Also, a forum to discuss strategies for effective and successful community organizing, outreach to diverse communities, fund raising, effective collaboration with local governments, the media, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Who should come? Individuals interested in learning how to develop and implement a neighborhood green space projects, including trails, community gardens, natural area acquisition and restoration, or other public greenspace efforts www.audubonportland.org. |
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Special Events |  Portland Parks and Recreation www.portlandparks.org
Local Farmers Market Listing click here
Resolutions Northwest Mediation Workshops
Columbia Slough Watershed Council event calendar
Gateway Green Event www.gatewaygreenpdx.org
Walk for Health and Get to Know Cully Park Sept. 12 11-12:30p Ortiz Center, 6736 NE Killingsworth Street-Celebrate a Clean and Safe Brownfield 5:30-7:30p Community Garden at end of NE 72nd Ave.
Sustainability workshops hosted by Dharma Rain Center
-Ecosystem health of Siskiyou Square (across from Madison High school)
on Sept. 13 and Neighborhood connectivity-pedestrian, bicycle and dog walking routes, community gardens and public use of site on Sept. 27 7-9p, CNN community Room, 4415 NE 87th. RSVP to kakumyo@gmail.com
Coalition for a Livable Future Regional Livability Summit Oct. 12 9-6p PSU www.clfuture.org
CNN Land Use, Transportation and Open Space Committee Meeting Resumes with a walking tour of NE 82ND Ave. all welcome (see above)
Spirit of Portland Award Ceremony Oct. 29 7-9p at The Lloyd Center Double Tree 1000 Northeast Multnomah Street
Visit our calendarwww.cnncoalition.org
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