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Dec 2,2008
Rain or shine, Portland beckons
by stockboy
PORTLAND, Ore.—"Why everyone in the world hasn't up and moved to Portland is a mystery. " In this great article in the Chicago Tribune the author compares Chicago to Portland and takes a whirlwind tour of our great city.
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Nov 11,2008
City Prepares for Wind and Rain
by pearlgirl
The City of Portland's Transportation Maintenance Operations is preparing for rain and wind storms forecasted by the National Weather Service to occur over the next 48 hours. Crews will be working the Veteran's Day holiday today to keep catch basins, culverts, and trash racks clear of debris in response to recent rains and in preparation for more. The City is prepared to deal with downed trees, limbs, and leaves and standing water issues that strong winds and heavy rain could bring.The City advises residents that they can help reduce street flooding by periodically clearing catch basins (grated storm drains) near their property. The following simple actions can help keep streets open and catch basins clear: Use a rake or pitch fork to clear leaves and debris from catch basins so that water can drain easily. Do not rake leaves into the street. Pile them on the curb in the planting strip (grassy area between the sidewalk and the street). The City's leaf removal servi
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Oct 31,2008
Citywide Accessibility Tool Launched
by where's lulu
The new Portland-only web site Where's Lulu is a free, online database where Portlanders can rate and review places and services (mostly businesses) based on their accessibility. Example: Are the curb cuts next to the bus stop in front of a Stumptown Coffee Roasters wheelchair-friendly? A search tool allows for filtering using criteria such as whether nearby public transit options exist. Coming up: The ability to upload photos depicting accessibility or inaccessibility of businesses. We founded the site to provide info making it easier for disabled people to get from point A to point B, as well as to establish higher standards of accessibility for businesses and public places in general. The local disabled community is already on board, with users voicing opinions on everything from just how close a Mac Store is to the MAX line, to the wheelchair maneuverability between aisles at swank Southeast eatery Noble Rot. To join Where's Lulu for free, or to learn more, visit http
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Oct 29,2008
New Rules for Wireless Phone Towers
by shooter
Wireless phone towers are pretty much ubiquitous these days. We see many design review requests for placing these on the roofs of buildings. Homeowner Associations or property owners can collect fees by allowing companies to use their roof space for these antennas.Residential Neighborhoods
In residential neighborhoods it's a different story since most structures are single-family residences of only one or two stories. In neighborhoods, phone companies pay fees to the city for using utility poles for their antennas. The city's Office of Cable Communications & Franchise Management surveyed residents about the placement of these antennas and received a huge amount of feedback. Read the Portland Tribune's story for details.
New Rules
As a result the city is proposing new rules for these antenna poles. Among other proposed rules, the height of the antenna poles would be reduced form 50 to 40 feet in resid
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Oct 27,2008
Pearl District Pot Puffers
by shooter
A resident placed the following notice in the elevator of (anonymous building). The reason this caught my attention was not that someone was smoking pot in the building, but rather the polite way in which the resident chose to handle the issue. Notice to (anonymous building) Pot Puffers Your daily tokes are infiltrating many units at the north end of the building. Many owners are reporting the smell of pungent weed.
Please do one of the following: Go down to (anonymous park) and toke away Close your windows, put a towel in front of your entry door, and turn on your bathroom exhaust fan Move to another building Distribute stash to other (anonymous building) residents If this is a medical marijuana situation, please notify (anonymous property management firm) so they can alert other resident owners. Most of us don't care what you smoke...we just don't want the smell in our units.
Thank You Typical Course of Action
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Oct 13,2008
Gift Trees-Green Gifts that Keep on Giving
by pearlgirl
This holiday season, give your friends and family green gifts that keep on giving as they grow—Gift Trees and Gift Groves. For $35 you can order a Gift Tree, and for $100 you can order a Gift Grove. Friends of Trees will plant the young native trees in local natural areas in need of restoration. Orders can be placed at "Gift Trees" at www.FriendsofTrees.org. You can include the name of the person the trees will be planted in honor of, a personalized message, and the name of the person giving the gift. Friends of Trees will print your gift acknowledgment card and mail it for you within three business days of the date you place your order. In addition to slowing climate change, trees reduce air and water pollution by trapping pollutants on their leaves and roots, and they help us even more as they grow. Buying a gift tree leaves a living legacy for the people you love. To learn more about Gift Trees or Friends of Trees, visit www.FriendsofTrees.org or call Melissa at 50
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Oct 3,2008
Dog Boxes on Pearl District Decks
by pdxdog
A great number of Pearl District residents have dogs, as we all know. Many have smaller dogs who can use potty boxes. I've heard recently that there have been some objections to residents/owners placing these boxes on their decks. If they are kept clean, does anyone know why this would be a problem? It appears that some homeowners are creating problems for those dog owners. Interested in reponses to this issue.
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Oct 3,2008
Central City Butt Brigade Committee
by pearlgirl
January 1, 2009 signifies a new era for Oregonians when the Smokefree Workplace Law bans smoking from any establishment that is not a designated smoke shop or cigar bar. In addition, smoking will be prohibited within 10 feet of doors or open windows. What does this mean for us? It means that you won't go home from a bar needing to take a shower and wash all your clothing. But it also means that there will be more cigarette butts than ever in the streets and on sidewalks. No smoking within 10 feet of the entrance removes the responsibility of cleanliness from the business owner and puts it in the hands of the smoker. Ten feet outside of a bar, especially in high-density neighborhoods like the inner city neighborhoods will often put you in front of another business or in the streets. When in the streets, many smokers will choose to stomp their butts instead of disposing of them properly. Cigarette butts are composed of a type of plastic that can persist in the environmen
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Sep 30,2008
Portland Seeking New Members for the City's Pedestrian Advisory Committee
by pearlgirl
The City of Portland is seeking new members for its Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Portland's Pedestrian Advisory Committee is a standing citizen advisory committee active since the early 1990s. Its purpose is to advise the Mayor and City Council and City departments on all matters that encourage and enhance walking as a means of transportation, recreation, wellness, and environmental enhancement. Committee members meet monthly in the evening on the third Tuesday of each month. They review and make recommendations on the following: planning documents affecting pedestrians pedestrian projects projects with pedestrian facilities funding priorities for pedestrian-related projects activities of other jurisdictions that affect pedestrians in Portland maintaining and periodically updating the Portland Pedestrian Design Guide and Pedestrian Master Plan. The committee is composed of 9-13 members appointed to a four-year term. To qualify, applicants mu
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Sep 25,2008
Pearl District Quiet Zone Will Become a Reality
by shooter
After much effort by Pearl residents and developers, the quest to create a railroad quiet zone has finally paid off. PDC paid for a study to determine the cost of creating a quiet zone, and has allocated money from Urban Renewal funds to pay for the required changes.The total cost to install the necessary equipment at three crossings is $280,000. PDC has allocated $250,000 and, according to today's Portland Tribune article , Hoyt Street Properties says that it will pay for half of the project. As the largest developer in the Pearl District—with a concentration of buildings in the North Pearl—this is a move that makes sense. Many North Pearl residents who live in Hoyt's properties are affected by the noise, and Hoyt's newest building, The Encore, is right next to the railroad tracks where NW 9th Avenue crosses the tracks at Naito Parkway. The quiet zone issue has been loudly contested throughout the neighborhood by fans and p
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