TRENDS IN LAND USE

February Edition

Many of us fall in love with our homes and our neighborhoods because of how they where when we first experienced them. It is difficult for us to imagine what changes might take place over time. If we don't think about the potential for change in advance, when change occurs it can seem even more dramatic. A little zoning literacy, can go a long way towards envisioning and shaping our future neighborhoods. Have you looked at the zoning of your neighborhood?

GRAPHIC DESIGN MADE EASY

Free Design Tools For Non-Designers

Graphic design training and expensive graphic design software are no longer needed to create colorful, compelling imagery to share with your neighbors. Read on for SE Uplift staff picks from the world of free (yes, free!) imagery and design tools. With this treasure trove of image resources, you will soon be posting images with everything you put out in the world.

THE JADE DISTRICT

Grants, Journalism, and Dumplings

The Jade District's Night Market caught the attention and attendance of nearly 20,000 Portlanders last summer and continues going strong with cultural events and activities through this spring. Whether you're just a fan of delicious dumplings or you want to support the diverse communities of SE Portland with community spirit and creative ideas, February is a great time to check out the eastern border of SE Uplift.

IN IT TOGETHER COMMUNITY SUMMIT

Impact Public Policy, Strengthen Relations, and Build Capacity

Portlanders are invited to attend a free day-long community summit that will discuss a range of issues, including dealing with vacant and squatter properties, community led public spaces, managing neighborhood growth and change, organizing to end profiling, aging in Portland, grant writing, raising the minimum wage, and more. The event, scheduled for February 28th, will be a fantastic opportunity to engage on current issues, hear success stories, and connect with community leaders.

SE UPLIFT BOARD MEETING

February Agenda

At this month's SE Uplift Board meeting we will hear an update on Portland's Comprehensive Plan, approve Neighborhood Small Grant recipients, review the status of our recent Street Fee advocacy and vote on request for a fee refund, discuss strategic planning, 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
1	2 SE Uplift Board Meeting	3 Civic Drinks Race Talks - Community Police Forum	4 City Council Meeting	5 City Council Meeting SE Quadrant Plan Meeting Cleanup Kickoff Meeting	6 PSU Transportation Seminar	7 Jade Midway Grant Workshop
8 Worst Day of the Year Ride	9 ONI Bureau Advisory Meeting Landmark Commission - Mt. Tabor Reservoirs Disconnection	10 Ricap 7 Open House Comp Plan Work Session - Economic Goals LWV - Economic Development in Portland	11 City Council Meeting	12 City Council Meeting	13 PSU Transportation Seminar	14 Valentine's Day
15 Jade Journal Release Event	16 President's Day SE Uplift Land Use & Transportation Meeting Transit on Tap	17	18 City Council Meeting SE Uplift Executive Committee Meeting	19 SE Quadrant Plan Open House	20 PSU Transportation Seminar	21 Fix-It Fair
22	23	24 Public Hearing on the Transportation System Plan	25 City Council Meeting	26 Division Design Initiative Meeting	27 PSU Transportation Seminar	28 In It Together Community Summit Powell-Division Transit Project Workshop for SE & East Portland

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