THE FOSTER WINDOW PROJECT

More Than Art

The Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association's effort to create 4 temporary art installations in vacant or under-utilized windows along SE Foster Rd isn't really about creating art at all, it's about building community - art is just the vehicle. The art installations will no doubt be beautiful. But what's really important is the community engagement and empowerment that is generated as a result.

PLEASE WELCOME KATY ASHER

To The SE Uplift Team

Katy Asher joins SE Uplift as the new Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator. In this role, Katy will be organizing SE Uplift's workshops and events, assisting our neighborhood associations with their annual clean-ups, and providing direct support as a liaison to six neighborhoods. Katy has an extensive background in community organizing and neighborhood outreach. She is an Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association board member and former staff member at Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods. To learn more about Katy's experience, check out the article below on neighborhood branding.

A NEIGHBORHOOD BRANDING Q & A

More Than A Logo

Have you been surprised by perceptions of your neighborhood association? If the name of your neighborhood association leaves people looking like a deer caught in the headlights, or maybe worse, conjuring an image of a homeowners association, it's time to think about branding. Branding doesn't have to be slick, expensive, or time consuming to be effective. What it does require is for your organization to get clear on who you are, what you do, and why it matters.

TRENDS IN LAND USE

January Edition

With 2014 in the rearview mirror, it's time to look ahead to what's in store for 2015. Here are 6 key land use and transportation topics that we'll be paying close attention to this new year.

SE UPLIFT BOARD MEETING

January Agenda

At this month's SE Uplift Board meeting we will hear an update on Portland's comprehensive plan, consider a request for support regarding the Mt. Tabor Reservoirs, discuss and vote on a board communication policy, review the status of our recent Street Fee advocacy (view board letter from Dec meeting here), and more. SE Uplift board meetings are open to the public and interested community members are welcome to attend.

SUN	MON	TUES	WED	THURS	FRI	SAT
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4	5 Neighborhood Small Grant Applications Due SE Uplift Board Meeting	6 SE Quadrant Committee Meeting Civic Drinks	7 City Council Meeting PP&R Budget Dialogue Civic Workshop - Lobbying	8 City Council Meeting - Street Fund	9	10
11	12 ONI Budget Advisory Meeting Powell-Division Transit Project Safety & Security Meeting	13 Planning & Sustainability Commission Meeting Transit on Tap Urban Renewal in Lents Forum	14 City Council Meeting - Short Term Rentals	15 City Council Meeting Foster Window Project Community Painting Party	16	17
18	19 MLK Day	20	21 City Council Meeting SE Uplift Executive Committee Meeting	22 Innovative Solutions to Money in Politics Division Design Initiative Meeting	23	24 Fix-It Fair
25	26 Land Use & Transportation Meeting	27 PSC Comp Plan Work Session 1	28 City Council Meeting	29 City Council Meeting - Urban Renewal	30	31

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