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Dec 19,2008
Notes of Interest » December 18, 2008
by shooter
Here is our daily list of interesting links. One of the stories is about land that University of Portland has purchased. I believe the land is the McCormick & Baxter Creosote Plant superfund site. It has been a great site for photography, and most recently even used as a small skateboard park. I guess it's good the land will be used, but it's a great example of urban decay and I'll hate to see that go.
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Dec 18,2008
Notes of Interest » December 17, 2008
by shooter
Here is our daily list of interesting links meant to distract you from Snowpocalypse '08. Don't forget to get out and do some Christmas shopping. A little snow shouldn't stop you!Yesterday, our friends at Willamette Week had a post about the Ork Portland Neighborhood Map , a link to WWeek's story is below. We love it and have already ordered one for the bare walls in our office.
Stay warm, be safe, and get out!
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Dec 17,2008
Notes of Interest » December 16, 2008
by shooter
Here is our daily selection of interesting news for you. Be sure to read the story “Don’t let cold weather burst your pipes” and read the post below from the Portland Water Bureau. A pipe burst is the last thing you want in this weather. (photo: Brent Fisher via flickr)
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Dec 5,2008
Notes of Interest » December 4, 2008
by shooter
Today's Notes of Interest contains two of Portland's favorite topics: bikes and dog poo. Read, ride, and watch your step...(photo: Queen Bee)
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Dec 2,2008
It's No Surprise that Portland's the #1 Greenest City, Again
by TeachStreet
Every year for the last three years, Portland has reached the very top of the most sustainable cities list produced by SustainLane . There should really be no surprise that Portland keeps beating its rivals. Take for instance Adam Boesel, and his new fitness project, The Green Microgym .
The Green Microgym houses four stationary bikes that produce between 200 and 600 watts of electricity per hour, several other stationary bikes that are connected to generators that Boesel built, treadmills that run off 30% less power, a yoga studio with cork flooring, efficient ceiling fans and solar panel awnings.
The sustainability of The Green Microgym provides environmentally conscious physical trainers and their trainees a place they can feel good about supporting due to its limited impact on the environment. Let's not forget
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Dec 1,2008
King Neighborhood November Meeting Minutes
by Trace
Below is a draft of the minutes from the November 12 meeting of the King Neighborhood Association. Please come to the next meeting on December 10 and be prepared to vote on adopting the minutes. If you have comments or suggestions for the minutes, please let Gabrielle Foulkes know so that she can incorporate them prior to the December 10 meeting. If your name is misspelled, please let us know that too. Revised 11/23/08 King Neighborhood Association Minutes from Board Meeting November 12, 2008 List of attendees (at end of minutes) Quorum met. Agenda (Exhibit 1) Minutes from October meeting The minutes from October 8, 2008 were approved without changes. Standing reports Update from Portland Police Officer Brian Sims summarized several areas that he's focusing on in the neighborhood. Shootings at 9 th and Alberta Increase in pedestrian robberies, especially near 9 th and Sumn
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Nov 26,2008
King Neighborhood Association November 2008 Meeting Minutes
by Trace
Revised 11/23/08 King Neighborhood Association
Minutes from Board Meeting
November 12, 2008 List of attendees (at end of minutes)
Quorum met. Agenda (Exhibit 1) Minutes from October meeting
The minutes from October 8, 2008 were approved without changes. Standing reports
Update from Portland Police
Officer Brian Sims summarized several areas that he's focusing on in the neighborhood.
• Shootings at 9th and Alberta
• Increase in pedestrian robberies, especially near 9th and Sumner and 9th and Alberta Trees blocking streetlights on 9th - it is the responsibility of the homeowner to keep them trimmed., Contact city commissioner or Jane Ames, public safety contact. If neighbors have concerns about junk left out in front of houses, these could be building code violation - call Bureau of Development Services. Please email Officer Sims directly with specific questions and incidents (for example, give addresses, dates, or other informat
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Minutes from Board Meeting
November 12, 2008 List of attendees (at end of minutes)
Quorum met. Agenda (Exhibit 1) Minutes from October meeting
The minutes from October 8, 2008 were approved without changes. Standing reports
Update from Portland Police
Officer Brian Sims summarized several areas that he's focusing on in the neighborhood.
• Shootings at 9th and Alberta
• Increase in pedestrian robberies, especially near 9th and Sumner and 9th and Alberta Trees blocking streetlights on 9th - it is the responsibility of the homeowner to keep them trimmed., Contact city commissioner or Jane Ames, public safety contact. If neighbors have concerns about junk left out in front of houses, these could be building code violation - call Bureau of Development Services. Please email Officer Sims directly with specific questions and incidents (for example, give addresses, dates, or other informat
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Nov 16,2008
Input needed on Killingsworth Traffic Concerns
by Trace
“Stuart Gwin of PDOT will be meeting with representatives from King, Concordia, and Vernon to discuss traffic safety issues along Killingsworth, as there is an allocation of PDOT funds dedicated to improving conditions. If you have opinions about traffic conditions along Killingsworth, specifically between MLK and NE 10th, please let us know by responding to this posting. Are you concerned about sidewalks? Visibility? Traffic lights? General speed? Biking? Give your input to: Maureen Mimiaga melspethk @yahoo.com See below for some issues that other neighborhoods have mentioned as examples: Northeast Killingsworth Traffic Safety Issues This is a list of traffic safety issues collected by residents who live near NE Killingsworth between MLK and NE 72 nd Avenue. Vernon Neighborhood Speeds are high - evident by fact that people commonly park their cars on sidewalks between NE 14 th and NE 17 th to avoid getting their rearview mirrors smashed
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Oct 30,2008
Sellwood Bridge Alternatives Released
by shooter
As reported in The Oregonian, Multnomah County released detailed information about five proposals to repair or replace the Sellwood Bridge . Details include cost estimates, length of construction, and number of businesses and residents displaced by the proposed alternatives.Costs range from $280 million to $361 million, or the county could spend just $54 million to repair and maintain the bridge as is for 20 years. However, this would not address any long-term traffic problems.
Bridge configurations range from 2 traffic lanes with a generous shared walk/bike path on one side of the bridge to 4 traffic lanes with a shared walk/bike paths on both sides of the bridge. At the very least, 9 businesses and one resident will be displaced, with the most ambitious alternative displacing 48 businesses and 6 residents.
I wonder if the cost estimates include paying market rate for the properties of those businesses and residents that
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Oct 16,2008
Rose Quarter Transit Center Gets New Bike Lanes
by shooter
Starting today, you'll notice some changes as you drive or ride through the Rose Quarter Transit Center. PDOT has begun to install new bike lanes in an effort to reduce the risk to all who use the center. The Rose Quarter has long been a point of contention between bus drivers and bike riders. With so many buses, cars, bikes, and the Max congregating in one place, it was dangerous for everyone. Trimet, bike advocates, and City Officials have worked together to come up with a solution that should reduce the risk of accidents by adding new bike lanes and rerouting some buses.
Details about the bike lanes can be found at BikePortland and the Portland Tribune .
We just wanted to let everyone know about the changes. Be careful as you commute through that area! Related Links:
BikePortland - First Look: New Green bike Lanes in Rose Quarter Transit Center Bike Portland - Parade Will Mark Opening Ro
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