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Dec 31,2008
Notes of Interest » December 30, 2008
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Here is our last Notes of Interest for 2008. It covers everything from Vanport Square Attaining LEED Gold Status to a Head Shop moving onto NW 23rd St. We have such a great diversity of neighborhood news in Portland. That's one of the things that makes doing Neighborhood Notes so fun!Thank you again for reading Neighborhood Notes, we appreciate your support!
We wish all of you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
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Dec 29,2008
Notes of Interest » December 28, 2008
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While watching the snow melt over the holiday weekend, we did a little scanning of local news stories. You'll find our list of interesting news links below. The photo is an aerial shot of the Swan Island wind tunnel mentioned in one of the stories. The reason it was built on the lagoon is that the water acts as a filter, removing particles from the air before it enters the air intake (the black square on the end of the building). How this works I'm not exactly sure, but that's what I've been told. If anyone can explain this please comment!
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Dec 24,2008
Notes of Interest » December 23, 2008
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Here's today's list of noteworthy news. One story of particular interest is the City's efforts to purchase the Main Post Office site. It seems that progress is being made as both the PDC and the Post Office have arrived at very similar appraisal values for the property. That is a good sign and simplifies the negotiations. Proposed uses for the site include a corporate campus, a university, even a major league baseball stadium, though the latter is not likely. This property presents a huge opportunity to the city to expand the downtown and fulfill the promise of a mixed-use area in the River District URA.
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Dec 22,2008
Notes of Interest » December 19 - 21, 2008
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Here's our list of interesting links from over the weekend. While the weather is not the best, it's still possible get out and support your local businesses. With a little careful driving and common sense, it's really not that difficult to get around. If you don't want to drive, get out and walk. It's been a tough year for local businesses—an essential ingredient of the 20 minute neighborhood —so, get out and show 'em some love.
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Dec 19,2008
Notes of Interest » December 18, 2008
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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
Made in Oregon Sign Update
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The pre-application conference for the proposed change to the "Made in Oregon" sign occurred on December 9, 2008. The result of that conference was a list of procedural requirements for the applicant, Ramsay Signs , to follow. A pre-application conference is a way to get your "ducks" in a row prior to submitting an application to the Bureau of Development Services.
The next step is for Ramsay Signs to file its Historic Design Review application. Once the application has been reviewed, a hearing is scheduled, and the public has been notified of the Design Review hearing, the public can comment on the proposal. Details for submitting comments will be included in the public notice, and we will provide that as soon as the notice is distributed.
If you would like more information, the Bureau of Development Services has created a web page for the proposal. The page includes a detailed description
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Dec 18,2008
Notes of Interest » December 17, 2008
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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
Pre-Application Conference for Proposed Apartment Building in Hazelwood
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A pre-application conference has been scheduled on December 30 for a new four-story, 43-unit apartment building. The proposed building will have parking for 34 cars. The proposed building location is 305-333 NE 99th Avenue. View Larger Map
Pre-application conference details:
When: December 30, 2008 at 9:00am
Where: 1900 SW 4th Ave., Room 4a
File #: EA 08-180707
Download the pre-application conference notice .
General Information About Pre-Application Conferences
What is a Pre-Application Conference?
A Pre-Application Conference is a meeting that the Bureau of Development Services has with a person who is interested in doing a development project in the City of Portland. City Bureaus send their representatives to this meeting to give information to the person
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Dec 17,2008
Notes of Interest » December 16, 2008
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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 15,2008
Notes of Interest » Dec 12 - 14
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Here are stories you may have missed over the weekend while you were trying to stay warm. (photo: Portland Mercury)
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