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CNN e-newsletter
Central Northeast Neighbors
March 2008 |
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| Links to Get Involved! |
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CNN Land Use Reviews
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| Imagine NE 82nd Ave: What could it be? |
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A group of graduate students at Portland State University in the Masters in Urban and Regional Planning Program (MURP) are embarking on a study of NE 82nd corridor as a culmination of their graduate program. This project is guided in part by CNN staff and identified as a priority by the CNN Land use, Transportation, and Open Space Committee (CNNLUTOP). As part of their study, the students, known as InSight Visioning and Planning, will guide a community process to establish a common view of the future of NE 82nd between I-84 and Sandy Blvd. Join the community visioning open house on Thursday, April 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Plan to stop by and learn more about the project and to provide your thoughts on what you imagine 82nd Ave could be! Refreshments provided. The event location will be posted on CNN's web calendar. For more information or meeting location, email the students at murple@googlegroups.com or CNN staff sandral@cnncoalition.org, billb@cnncoalition.org.
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CNN Neighborhood Spring Clean-up Schedule |
Cully Neighborhood
April 19th 9-3 pm
4930 NE 73rd Ave
Madison South Neighborhood
April 26th 9-3 pm
Glen Haven Park 82nd & Siskiyou
Roseway Neighborhood
May 10th 9-3 pm
Gregory Heights school
Sumner Neighborhood
May 24th 9-3 pm
Helensview school, 87th & Sumner
Rose City Park Neighborhood
May 31st, 9-3 pm
St. Rose parking lot, between NE 53rd & 54th, and Stanton
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| First Eastside MAX Station Plan Community Open House! |
 The City of Portland is kicking off the Eastside MAX Station Area Planning project at an open house on Monday, April 14, 5:00-8:00pm, at the Banfield Pet Hospital, NE 82nd Ave and Tillamook Street. Come learn about the project and share your initial thoughts on how the areas around MAX stations can be improved. The 18-month project will look at opportunities to create better, more functional and complete "communities" around the 60th Avenue, 82nd Ave, Parkrose/Sumner, 122nd Ave, 148th Ave, and 162nd Ave MAX Stations. The project will focus on improving land use patterns, building design, and the transportation network around the stations. For more information, contact Tom Armstrong, project manager at 503-823-3527 or visit the website.
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| Is Inequality Making Us Sick? Community Dialogues on Health |
 Multnomah County will be one of several communities across the country to feature the documentary Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? Unnatural Causes, a seven-part documentary, is shaking up our understanding of what really makes us healthy or sick. We invite you to join us in dialogues with community members, community based organizations, civic and business leaders, and local elected officials, to discuss the root causes of health inequities as well as long-term solutions. Watch the film, then join the discussion! For dates, times, and locations of Community Dialogues: Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? click here.
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| Future site for NE Streetcar? Community Workshop in April |
Are you interested in learning more about the streetcars in Portland? How about a streetcar corridor in Northeast Portland? In either case, come to the Streetcar System Plan Northeast District Workshop. The outcome of this meeting will be a community decision about whether to take on a two month study of potential streetcar corridors in northeast or decide that it's not a priority for the community at this time. Streetcar System Plan Northeast District Workshop Tuesday, April 8th 7:00 - 9:00pm, Grant High School Choir Room, 2245 NE 36th Ave. Click here for more information or call Emily Lieb 503-823-7854, Patrick Sweeney 503-823-5611.
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| Cully Green Street Project Open House |
Currently the existing conditions of NE Cully Blvd are substandard and unsafe. Families, children and seniors have to walk along the gravel edge to shop or go to school. The Cully Boulevard Improvement Project will explore designs to enhance the street, increase pedestrian and bike safety, and stormwater management known as "Green Street" design strategies. These strategies direct stormwater into the ground with bioswales and planter boxes. The plan will cover NE Cully Blvd between NE Prescott and NE Killingsworth, including the intersection of Cully Blvd with Prescott and NE 60th. Learn more about the Cully Blvd improvement process at the open house Tuesday, March 18th from 6-8 pm at Grace Presbyterian Church, 6025 NE Prescott. For more information visit the project website: www.portlandonline.com/transportation Under "Projects & Planning" |
| Last Chance to Comment on Cully Park: Open House March 11th |
 The Cully neighborhood's dream for more public parks in their parks-deficient area may be closer to reality. Portland Parks & Recreation is holding an open house to review the final alternatives for the new Thomas Cully Park. Community members can drop by between 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 at Grace Church, 6025 NE Prescott. The March open house offers the community a final opportunity to comment on preferred alternatives for the new public park. The final master plan will be reviewed by City Council in Spring 2008. For more information go to www.portlandparks.org or call 503.595.8733. |
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Apply for the 2008 Bill Naito Community Trees Award! |
 Portland's Urban Forestry Commission is currently accepting applications for the 12th Annual Bill Naito Community Trees Award. All individuals, organizations, businesses and institutions within the city of Portland whose work, like Bill's, has enhanced Portland's urban forest are eligible for the Bill Naito Community Trees Award. Past award recipients have recognized the possibilities for trees in our community and have instilled the value of trees in the minds of Portlanders.
The award will be presented at Portland's annual Arbor Day Celebration on April 7. Applications must be received by March 14, 2008. Contact Portland Parks & Recreation at 503.823.1650, or visit http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=uf9esjcab.0.0.jwesk9bab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portlandparks.org%2F&id=preview for an application packet. |
| Do you Live, Work or Play near the Columbia Slough? |
 Join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for Slough 101 on Saturday, March 15, 8:45-1:00 pm at 1880 NE Elrod Drive. This free hands-on workshop will explore the unique character, challenges and opportunities of the Columbia Slough and its Watershed. You'll learn about soil & sediment in relation to water quality, how the Slough has changed over time, and what that means for fish, wildlife, people and businesses. This workshop fills quickly and space is limited, please register soon!
- Hands-on activities include:
Building the Columbia Slough Watershed
Exploring Macroinvertebrates (water bugs) Touring the MCDD levee pump station
To register or for more information contact:
Katie at 503-281-1132, katie.meckes@columbiaslough.org
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| Vision into Action Kick-Off Party! |
 Vision into Action (VIA) Kick-off and visionPDX documentary screening. Join in celebrating the implementation of Portland's community vision! visionPDX is now ready to transition to Vision into Action-a new era in which community members, government, businesses and organizations will begin to act on the people's 20 year vision for the future. Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:00pm-7:00pm Vision Into Action Kick-Off Party and from 7:00pm-8:00pm visionPDX documentary screening. |
| 2nd Annual Portland Teen Idol Competition |
 Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has announced the second season of Portland Teen Idol, its highly successful free teen program modeled after the popular national television program American Idol. Teens from throughout the Portland area are invited to show off their talent at auditions through March. Auditions will be held at different community centers and high schools around the city.
For more information on the program and the audition schedule, please visit http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=uf9esjcab.0.0.jwesk9bab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portlandparks.org%2F&id=preview and search the "Teen Scene," or myspace.com/Portland_Teen_Idol. |
| From Harm to Hope: Restorative Listening Event |
 Are you Confused? Concerned? Curious? about gentrification issues in Portland. Please join us to learn more at a Restorative Listening Project event.
Hear the stories of how gentrification has impacted long term members of the community.
NEXT Restorative Listening Event: FROM HARM TO HOPE Monday, March 17th from 7-9pm at First AME Zion Church 4304 N. Vancouver Ave. Bus: #44 Mocks Crest bus. www.trimet.org |
| How to Be an Agent of Change in Your Circle of Influence |
 This class covers the theory, practice, and tools of an agent of change working within a chosen circle of influence (a neighborhood, workplace, interest club, extended family, etc). Each participant will select one circle of influence, develop a strategy and plan for change, and take steps of early implementation, in consultation with other members in the class. Presenters Jeanne and/or Dick Roy are co-founders of the Center for Earth Leadership, the Northwest Earth Institute, and the Oregon Natural Step Network. Thursdays, April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24, and May 22, 2008 - 7:00 to 8:45 pm. This class is intended for motivated individuals who seek to create a sustainable future. To reserve your space, contact Meghan at 503-227-2315 or meghan@earthleaders.org, click herefor further information.
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| Special Events |
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for a detailed calendar of events!
Colwood Golf Course Public Hearing, March 24 1:30p, 1900 SW 4th, suite 3000
Rose City Park Neighborhood Association Candidates Fair (for Mayor, City Council, State Senate & Rep) March 25th 7-9:30p, Rose City Park United Methodist Church, NE 58th & Alameda-All welcome!
Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder, April 2nd 7p CNN Board Meeting, 4415 NE 87th
Student Rummage Sale for "Paths to Our Past" Fundraiser,
April 5 9-3p, Madison High School
82nd Aveof Roses 2nd Annual Parade, April 19th 9a, Eastport Plaza
SAVE THE DATE
Base to Butte Community Fair & Family-Friendly Walk May 3 10-2p
Organizing to Affect Change: CNN Land use, Transportation Open Space Committee Workshop, May 5th 6:30p at CNN, 4415 NE 87th-all welcome RSVP Required (space is limited) sandral@cnncoalition.org
The 2008 Regional Livability Summit, May 28, Portland State University
The Portland Plan Summit, June 6, 8-6p OR Convention Center
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| Sandra Lefrancois, Community Program Director
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Central Northeast Neighbors | 4415 NE 87th Avenue | Portland | OR | 97220 |
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