CNN e-newsletter 
November 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Central Northeast Neighbors (CNN)
 

 
In This Issue
Unpaved Streets
Advisory Committees
Stormwater 101
Awards Ceremony
State Legislative Session
Special Events
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Links to Get Involved!
Community Uses on Unpaved Streets
Community meetings to share your ideas for community uses of Portland unpaved, dirt, and gravel streets.

 

Monday, Nov. 4

6:30 to 8 p.m.

East Portland Community Center

Poolside Room #1, 740 SE 106th Ave.

Or Wednesday, Nov. 13

6:30 to 8 p.m.

Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room, 4040 NE Tillamook St.

 

Mayor Charlie Hales has directed the Portland Bureau of Transportation to gather community input on how the City can support community uses on these streets such as garden plots, rest areas, and walking paths. These meetings are an opportunity to share issues and concerns City staff should take into consideration as they develop the project. The city's goal is to select four unimproved streets from sites proposed by community groups and homeowners.

 

For more information contact:

Denver Igarta, Portland Bureau of Transportation, at 503-

823-1088 or denver.igarta@portlandoregon.gov.

 
City is Recruiting New Advisory Committee Members 

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is currently recruiting Portlanders to fill vacancies on an existing Community Involvement Committee for the Comprehensive Plan and three new advisory committees as the project moves into implementation.

 

 

Transportation System Plan Expert Group-Click here for more information-application due 11/8

Institutional Zoning Project Advisory Committee-Click here for more information-application due 11/22

Mixed Use Zones Project Advisory Committee-Click here for more information-application due 12/6

Existing Community Involvement Committee

As a member you will review and provide input on the public involvement efforts for the Comprehensive Plan Update-Click here to learn more due 11/1. Please contact Marty Stockton (503-823-2041) for more information about this committee.

 

Stormwater 101 Workshop November 23

 

When it rains, where does all that water go?

 

This hands-on workshop explores the effect of urban runoff on local waterways. Join us and learn about how stormwater management works in your area Saturday Nov. 23rd. 9a-1p. This class will include a tour of part of Portland's levee flood control system.  Please register for this free Columbia Slough Watershed Council workshop here.

Spirit of Portland Awards Ceremony November 12
City Council to recognize 21 Spirit of Portland Award winners Tuesday, November 12th. The Spirit of Portland Awards recognize local individuals and organizations who have demonstrated an outstanding dedication to positive change in our community. Award winners are those who have not only worked to improve the community, but who have also gone above and beyond a dedication to civic engagement in order to make a lasting impact.

 

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
East Portland Community Center
 740 SE 106th Ave.

Get Ready for the 2014 State Legislative Session!

What are the issues facing your neighborhood and communities that you want your City to advocate for? Join "Advocacy 101" on Dec. 10 6-8p at Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th 2nd Floor. A panel of state legislators will share their tips on how community members and groups can have an impact on public policy during the 2014 state legislative session:

  • How to work effectively with legislators and their staff
  • Strategies for mobilizing your base of membership or coalitions to maximize advocacy impact
  • Lobbying do's and don'ts

 

Special Events and CNN Meetings
Please visit our calendar for neighborhood association general and board meetings www.cnncoalition.org
  

 

 

Photo: Kids Safe Halloween Celebration- Sumner Neighborhood

Portland Parks and Recreation www.portlandparks.org

 

Local Farmers Market Listing click here

 
Resolutions Northwest Mediation Workshops www.resolutionsnorthwest.org

 

Columbia Slough Watershed Council event calendar -

 

Gateway Green events www.gatewaygreenpdx.org 

 

Let Us Build Cully Park events www.letusbuildcullypark.org (work party, workshops, etc.) 

 

Today! CNN New Parks Committee Meeting with Commissioner Amanda Fritz Oct. 29 7p, CNN 4415 NE 87th-All Welcome 

 
CNN LUTOP Land use, Transportation, Open space Committee meets Nov. 4 7p CNN, 4415 NE 87th, Comprehensive Plan Map App & Transportation Systems Plan prioritization and advocacy project PSU-All Welcome
  

CNN Board Meeting Nov. 6 7p CNN, 4415 NE 87th

 

42nd Ave. Comprehensive Plan Meeting Nov. 6 6:30-8:30p 5600 NE 42nd Avenue
  

Hollywood Veterans Mile-Race along Historic NE Sandy Blvd. Nov. 11 9:30a to register http://www.uberthons.com/veteransmile

Annual Veterans Day Parade in Hollywood District Nov. 11 9:45a NE 40th and Hancock-Ceremony 11a

 

82nd Business Association Annual Meeting Nov. 13 5:30-7:30p Eastport Plaza-#1700-4000 SE 82nd Ave. 

 

NE Neighbors Climate Change meeting Nov. 21 7p CNN 4415 87th Ave., All Welcome
 
Race Talks with Donna Maxey every second Thursday 7-9p Kennedy School Gym, 5736 NE 33rd. Ave., info at www.mcmenamins.com
 
Lunch 'n Renew-Happy Hour on-site yin class for health and wellness in the workplace, community centers, events, and conferences www.yinyogapdx.com
Sandra Lefrancois
Central Northeast Neighbors