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"This place is really and truly an unpolished gem," says Mark White, President of the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association. Located between 82nd Avenue to 145th between Powell and Foster Roads, it's encompassed by the natural beauty of Powell Butte, Mt. Scott, and Kelly Butte.
White cites population explosion, poor zoning, crime, and a lack of infrastructure among the big problems faced here. But in spite of a recent shooting near his home that didn't get covered in the newspaper, he remains upbeat about its future.
"Our neighborhood has the potential to be something truly special," he says, rattling off its features. "We have 1/2 acre lots for small urban farms, so it could be the go-to spot for fresh food. There's a tremendous amount of good work going on. Our association is extraordinarily active. We have the Springwater Corridor; Zenger Farm's wetland project; Leach Botanical Garden. And the East Portland Exposition." The last was a planned three-day celebration in Ed Benedict Community Park at the end of July. Read more...
This is the second article in a series (read the first article) about how landlords and their present and potential commercial tenants can work together to create vibrant, livable neighborhoods. As a topic, the relationships between landlords and their tenants is a dicey one, because neither lessor nor lessee seem interested in speaking about it publicly. If there’s any grumbling, it's often whispered to friends, family or more...
This is the final installment in a series about the steps small business owners need to take before hiring their first employee. If you’ve already taken a hard look at your business and determined the right time to hire your first employee as well as figured thevalue your time, you’ve done the heavy lifting. "For a sole proprietor or someone who has a boutique, there's really not a lot invested in bringing in that more...
This is the second article in a series about neighborhood branding. In the first article we explored outsiders’ perceptions of your neighborhood and began to think about how we can change misperceptions. We will now continue to dig deeper into the process of changing the perception of your neighborhood. Potentially dubbed the "Independent Republic of St. Johns" or the "Best Little Town in Portland," the St. more...
Event date: May 1, 2012 → May 31, 2012
Event location: The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) will host free spay/neuter clinics for feral and stray cats in the four-county area—Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, and Clark—throughout the entire month of May. Space is limited so call today! Why May? In the spring months, cats begin to breed and are more likely to produce kittens. Cats can reproduce as early as five months old, but can be safely spayed and neutered at two more...
Position title: Neighborhood Event & Office Assistant
Portland Commissioner Nick Fish, who oversees housing, told political candidates in an email this morning that the city will review ownership and tax issues with the Headwaters Apartments.