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| CNN e-newsletter
Central Northeast Neighbors
October 2007 |
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| Links to Get Involved! |
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CNN Land Use Reviews
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| CNN Neighborhood Grants Due Nov. 1st! |
 CNN invites Neighborhood Associations and community-based organizations in the area to submit proposals by Thursday, November 1st, 4p. The CNN Neighborhood Grants Program is to provide CNN area groups an opportunity to expand their community-building capacity, attract new and diverse members and sustain those already involved. This year up to $20,000 will be made available to groups in the CNN area. Proposed grant dollar amounts may range from $500 to $5,000. For more information and how to apply click here. |
| 2007 Spirit of Portland Nominations |
 Nominations are now being solicited for the City of Portland's Spirit of Portland Awards 2007. We want to hear about the stars in our community who have worked to make the Spirit of Portland shine! The Spirit of Portland Awards are presented every year to those who have made positive contributions to our city and neighborhoods above and beyond the average volunteer or staff commitment. The Mayor and City Commissioners will present awards in late Fall. The deadline for submission of nominations is Friday, Oct. 26. Click here for nomination forms. |
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| Community Meeting on Boeing's Application to Increase Emissions |
 A community meeting in response to Boeing PDX's permit application to DEQ is scheduled for Monday, October 15th at 7p at NECN, 4815 NE 7th Ave. Boeing paints aircraft at a facility located next to Portland International Airport, and the process releases Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) into the air from paints and cleaning solvents. The company applied to have the 39 ton VOC limit to be increased to 99 tons per year. The purpose of the meeting is to gather neighborhood support in advance of the DEQ public process (no dates are available at this time) and to look into reviewing technical research. Several Cully and Concordia neighborhood residents and other groups attended an informational meeting at DEQ on September 20th. |
| Proposal for Big Box Development Withdrawn-What's Next? |
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View of existing site and neighborhood looking west-Madison HS (SW corner)
 SmartCentres has withdrawn their conditional use application for developing the site on NE 82nd. The permit would have expanded the current zoning from 60,000 sq ft to 240,000 sq ft. Madison South and Roseway neighborhoods rallied more than 2,200 supporters. In this new phase, neighborhood leaders are building on the momentum to envision a sustainable future for NE 82nd Avenue. This includes collaborating with the property owner of the site, the developer, local agencies and the community. As well, the idea of integrating visionPDX goals and other planning initiatives are in the works. Community leaders are excited about working together beyond neighborhood boundaries to create a livable community along NE 82nd. For more information and how to get involved got to www.savemadisonsouth.org. |
| CNN Area Town Hall on Safe and Sound Streets Oct. 16th |
September PDOT Open House on CNN Transportation Issues
The Safe and Sound Streets Town Hall on CNN transportation projects is hosted by Commissioner Sam Adams. The community is invited to review specific transportation needs and possible solutions within CNN neighborhoods. The Town Hall meeting is to discuss the funding proposal and the projects that would be completed with the new revenue. Projects include intersection and bicycle safety improvements, safe routes to schools, adding sidewalk, etc. The initiative is based on saving the most lives within funding options. Join us on Tuesday, October 16th from 7-9p at Madison High School, 2735 NE 82nd Avenue. More information available at www.safeandsoundstreets.com. |
| VisionPDX into Action! |
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 On September 19th all City Commissioners accepted the Vision Resolution, and the Council Chambers barely had standing room left. Click here for an opportunity to comment on the final Vision by October 31st. Now, visionPDX is ready to delve into action and implementation. The first step will include the formation of a Vision Into Action Coalition. For a three month period starting in late October, groups will be invited to be part of a Transition Team that will help shape the Coalition and determine its function. VisionPDX initiatives include:
- A community gathering center
- Community Action Grants to provide seed resources for community organizations
- Creating small parks in park deficient areas using donated materials, sweat equity
- District energy systems to replace heating and cooling equipment
- City of Portland employees volunteer hours
- Micro and Small Business Services Pilot project
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| Restorative Listening Event on Gentrification Oct. 15 |
 Are you Confused? Concerned? Curious? about gentrification issues in Portland. Please join us to learn more at a Restorative Listening Circle. Hear the stories of how gentrification has impacted long term members of the community on Monday October 15th @7p, Moore Street Salvation Army, 5325 N. Williams Ave. Restorative Listening Events are based on the principles of Restorative Justice which says that only when those most impacted are heard, acknowledged and efforts have been made to repair the harm can the community be made whole again. Once the following questions are answered -What happened? Who was harmed? How were they harmed? and How can the harm be repaired?- We can identify ways to move forward. For more information contact Judith Mowry, ONI 503.823.4112 Judith.Mowry@ci.portland.or.us.
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| Metro's Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants program |
 Do you have an idea that increases the presence of natural features, improves the appearance of neighborhoods, enriches peoples' experience of nature and helps strengthen a physical connection to the region's ecology? If so, a new capital grants program offered by Metro can help you make it happen. The Metro Council's 2006 Natural Areas Bond Measure included $15 million for grants that inspire innovative capital projects on public lands. Since this program is funded by the bond measure, the projects must qualify as capital projects. The grant handbook will give more information on project eligibility, and Metro staff is more than happy to talk with you about your project. There is no deadline for applications and letters of interest can be submitted at any time. Visit www.metro-region.org/naturalareas or contact Mary Rose Navarro at (503) 797-1781 navarrom@metro.dst.or.us.
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| Get Involved in Portland's Streetcar Future! |
 Join the Office of Transportation at three Open Houses to kick off the planning process for the Streetcar System Plan and see Transportation's new Primary Transit Network map (PTN). The PTN study identifies current transit corridors (bus, light rail, streetcar) as well as corridors that may require future transit and land use infrastructure investments. This study is one of the initial planning tools for the Streetcar System Plan. October 29: Parkrose High School 12003 NE Shaver St at NE 122nd 4:30 to 7p
November 13: Lincoln High School 1600 SW Salmon St. 4:30 to 7p and November 15: Grant High School 2245 NE 36th Ave. 4:30 to 7p. For more information, contact Patrick Sweeney at 503-823-5611 or email patrick.sweeney@pdxtrans.org. Photo by www.portlandground.com |
| Friends of Trees Leadership Trainings Nov.10 & 17 |
 Friends of Trees will expand its group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings for crew leaders on Nov. 10 and 17. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate participants about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, and how to lead groups of volunteers. The trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2007 and March 2008. Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 10, 9-3p, Magness Memorial Tree Farm, 31195 SW Ladd Hill Rd, Sherwood-Neighborhood Trees Crew Leader Training & Sellwood-Moreland Planting Saturday, Nov. 17, 8-3:30p. River Oaks Four Square Church, 7805 SE 17th Ave. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. To learn more about the trainings or upcoming plantings, visit http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=g7xjrecab.0.0.jwesk9bab.0&ts=S0289&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.friendsoftrees.org%2F&id=preview.
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| Comment on Metro's Regional Transportation Plan |
 Metro is updating the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), the long range plan to guide future transportation investments in the Portland metropolitan region. This plan helps determine the livability of our communities because it is the blueprint for what transportation projects are funded. The public will soon have the opportunity to provide input on the RTP. Metro will be releasing a draft for public comment on October 15, and will accept comments from October 15 to November 15. The draft will be available at www.metro-region.org. Comments may be submitted via mail, fax, email or through testimony provided at public hearings. Public hearings provide a great opportunity to learn about the plan and submit comments. |
| Park System Development Charges Community Open House |
| Portland Parks & Recreation will host a series of five open houses the community can learn about Park System Development Charges (SDCs) and how they are used as a tool to cover some of the costs for the additional parks and recreation facilities needed as a result of population growth and new development. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about past and future SDC-funded projects in their neighborhoods.
Monday, October 22, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Ave.
Thursday, October 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave.
Monday, November 5, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Southwest Community Center, 6820 SW 45th Ave.
Thursday, November 8, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 NE Knott St.
Friday, November 16, Noon-2:00 p.m.
The Portland Building, Room C, 1120 SW 5th Ave.
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| Metro Creates Regional Affordable Housing Fund |
| The Metro Council unanimously approved the allocation of $1 million to establish a regional affordable housing fund.The Regional Housing Choice Revolving Fund would help implement the 2040 Growth Concept by encouraging mixed-use, mixed-income patterns of development in regional centers and town centers, in light rail station communities, and along main streets and corridors. The Fund is a critically needed tool for expanding housing opportunity for working families and others throughout the region who are at risk of being priced out their communities, and benefit most from housing that is located at or close to high capacity public transit and other services. |
| Special Events |
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10/27 10-2:30p African American Home-Buying Fair Emanuel Hospital Atrium, 501 North Graham
11/3 9:30-1p Thomas Cully Park Master Plan Public Meeting Word of Life Community Church 4927 NE 55th Ave.
11/5 7p CNNLUTOP Land-use, Transportation, Open Space Committee meeting City Repair/Village Building Convergence Request for Proposals presentation, 4415 NE 87th
11/12 6:30-8p ONI ID Theft Awareness Class at CNN 4415 NE 87th to register please contact Stefanie Adams, Crime Prevention Coordinator 503-823-2779 stefanie.adams@ci.portland.or.us
November is Native American Month 11/16 Native American Youth and Family Center Silent Auction & Dinner for more information call 503-288-8177
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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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