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Free ABC's of Land Use Workshop Oct. 13th | |
 Only three spaces available!
Learn the basics of how the City of Portland's land use and development review processes work. Get hands-on experience with a land use review case study, including review of a development proposal and site plan, identification of relevant issues, and effective ways to respond to the approval criteria. Saturday, October 13th 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central Northeast Neighbors, 4415 NE 87th Ave.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 30 people.
REGISTER ONLINE (CLICK HERE)
Co-Sponsored by:
Central Northeast Neighbors, City of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement, and City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.
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Theatre Workshops that Build Community Starts October 13th at CNN | |
Join residents living and working along the 82nd corridor to engage in theatrical conversation about home, community, and our neighborhoods! We'll use interactive theatre from Brazil as a way of creating connection and exploring the issues our communities face. No theatre experience necessary-- all community members are welcome. All workshops are free of charge, and food and childcare will be provided! To reserve or for more information contact tamara@livingstages.org 503-334-7491. This workshop series is funded by Multnomah County Cultural Coalition.
Saturday, October 13: 3:00-5:30
Central Northeast Neighbors
4415 NE 87th Avenue
Portland, OR 97220
(Bus 12, 71, 72) |
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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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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. There are three key components to the Comp Plan: goals and policies, the set of maps of future growth, and the list of capital projects. 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
Our United Villages
www.ouvcommunityoutreach.org
Columbia Slough Watershed Council event calendar
Gateway Green Event www.gatewaygreenpdx.org
Coalition for a Livable Future Regional Livability Summit Oct. 12 8:30-5p PSU www.clfuture.org
Free Rain Gardens 101 Workshop Oct. 7 2-6p Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 NE 40th Visit emswcd.org/workshops-events to register
Helensview School Community Garden Trail Building Oct. 20 10-noon
2012 Spirit of Portland Award Ceremony Oct. 29 7-9p at The Lloyd Center Double Tree 1000 Northeast Multnomah Street --Congratulations to Kathy Fuerstenau, Chair of the Cully Neighborhood Association for one of two Community Stewardship Awards!
CNN Land Use, Transportation and Open Space Committee Meeting Nov. 5 7-8:30p CNN, 4415 NE 87th
Visit our calendarwww.cnncoalition.org
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