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SE UPLIFT PRESENTS
Our New Website!
 

We are excited to announce the "soft" launch of our new website! The new site features a fresh look and a streamlined navigation system. There will be more changes and enhancements in the days and months ahead, including a searchable resource library, but for now we invite you to start exploring. 

 

Please drop us a line if you like the site, if you don't, or if you just want to say "hello".

 
CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT GRANT
It's Not Too Late - Apply Today!

Do you have a great idea for creatively engaging Portlanders in civic life? Do you want to work with your neighbors to inspire positive change in playful, imaginative, surprising or unconventional ways? Then the Creative Engagement Grant is perfect for you. The application is a quick and straightforward process. If you have an idea but aren't sure if it qualifies or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. 
TRENDS IN LAND USE
March Edition

One issue that has sprung up from the increase in new development is the impact it can have on the solar access of neighboring properties. You've probably seen examples of this where a single story older home is left in the shadows of a recently built modern home that is much taller and bigger in scale. Well it turns out that Portland used to have much stronger solar access requirements aimed at keeping this from happening.

 
PLEASE WELCOME SARA WRIGHT
To The SE Uplift Team

Sara Wright will be serving as Neighborhood Planning Program Manager during Bob Kellett's paternity leave, March 1-June 1. Sara has a background in public health, urban planning, and community development, and is excited to contribute to SE Uplift's work to support healthy, thriving communities. In her free time she can be found battling slugs, reading, planning summer camping trips, or walking all over Southeast Portland with her family. Sara can be reached at Bob's email address and phone number:
SEEDS OF SE UPLIFT VOLUNTEER
Buckman's Nancy Oberschmidt
 
This month we sat down with the chair of Buckman's Sustainability Committee - Nancy Oberschmidt. A resident of Buckman for over 30 years, she has been a key force in implementing a wide range of neighborhood projects, including a community composting site, a book exchange, and the "Picture A Garden" program that turns unused parking strips and side yards into community garden plots.

 

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March Events
SE Uplift Neighborhood Coalition | 503-232-0010 | kelly@seuplift.org 
3534 SE Main
Portland, OR 97214