CNN e-newsletter 
February 2015 
 
 

 
 
Central Northeast Neighbors (CNN)

 

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NEW!  Neighborhood Focus to celebrate where we live, work, and thrive!

 

Rocky Butte in Madison South


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 

 

We are in the diverse Madison South neighborhood which boasts unique qualities starting with Rocky Butte. This extinct volcanic cinder cone crowns the neighborhood to the east as a Scenic Drive Historic District on the National Register. Here you will find cycling and rock climbing enthusiasts along with neighbors walking to the impressive 360 view of the Portland area. Madison South is also a hub for youth at Glenhaven Park on 82nd Ave. with one of the first skateparks built and endorsed by neighbors as part of a larger Portland Parks system. Across from there is the Lumberyard indoor bike park which offers after school programs. Read more.
Comment on Transportation Projects Proposed in your Neighborhood!

The Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Recommended List of Major Projects and Citywide Programs. PBOT wants to know the top five projects that are a priority for you, your committee, your neighborhood, your interest. Also tell us the bottom five and what you don't want to see on the list.  

 

 

"In It Together " 2015 Community Summit

The Summit theme "In It Together" focuses on addressing real challenges and engaging our diverse city. Join neighbors, friends and activists, community and neighborhood groups to work together to impact public policy, strengthen relations and build capacity. Attend a variety of workshops and dialogues on issues impacting Portlanders all over the city. Find out how to engage on current issues, hear success stories and connect. Workshops include:

·         Learning and getting involved in local campaigns for social and economic change

·         Managing growth and change in your neighborhood

·         Stopping environmental impacts in your community 

·         Exploring strategies for working across diverse cultures, ages, and abilities

Read more. 

 

Watershed Stewardship Grants Available for Community Projects
The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) is accepting pre-applications for stewardship grants. Projects funded by CWSP grants include youth leadership and job skills programs; replacing pavement with native plants; adding plants and trees to neighborhoods; and cleaning up and restoring parks, playgrounds and streams. The deadline to submit pre-applications is 4:00 p.m. on February 6th. A grant review committee will then invite selected applicants to submit applications in April. Read more.
 Madison Garden Project

 

Special Events and Meetings

 

Please visit our calendar for neighborhood events and meetings!  

  

Race Talks 2 Community-Police Forum Feb 3, 6-9p Jefferson High School 5210 N. Kerby Ave.

 

CNN Board Meeting Feb 4, 7-8:30p, 4415 NE 87th

 

Economic Development in Portland-League of Women Voters Feb 10, 7p

Multnomah County Building Board Room, 501 SE Hawthorne

 

CNN Parks Meeting Feb 24, 7-8:30p, 4415 NE 87th


 CNN Land use and Transportation Committee: Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package (RICAP 7) Feb 18, 7-8:30p, 4415 NE 87th


 

 
Sandra Lefrancois
Central Northeast Neighbors