Land Division Subdivision, Environmental and Planned Development Review of 6149 SW Shattuck Road https://www.portland.gov/ppd/zoning-land-use/events/2024/9/25/notice-land-use-hearing-lu-24-036049-lds-en-pd
Category: Environmental
The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program’s Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) is now available for the public to review. The 60-day public comment period begins Friday, Sept. 20 and runs through Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Vview and comment on the Draft SEIS online at www.InterstateBridge.org/DraftSEIS. Community members can also request the opportunity to review […]
Folks can REGISTER NOW for up to two trees and pick them up at one of the drive-thru events this fall. Check out the species we are giving away this year! Eligibility Reminder: Why Trees:Trees provide essential services like cleaning the air we breathe, keeping us cool during the hot summer months, blocking noise, and improving our mental […]
Portland Permitting & Development’s recommendation to the Hearings Officer for the Alpenrose/Raleigh Crest Land Use application is now available. At this time, the application does not fully meet the criteria needed for approval, as summarized on pages 60-61 of the report. The developer can provide the missing information before the hearing or ask that the hearing record […]
Everybody Plays Playground Campaign. Investing in Inclusive Play, Investing in Communities. Portland Parks Foundation is raising funds to help all of our playgrounds be more compliant with the American Disabilities Act and friendly to all family members. Details about this effort will be discussed after the regular board meeting in September and at the October […]
Portland’s City Council is expected to hold a public hearing on October 2nd to consider a recommendation from the City’s Urban Forestry Commission and Planning Commission to make the Large Tree Amendment a permanent feature of Portland’s Tree Code (Title 11). This crucial amendment, introduced in 2015 and modified in 2020, has played a vital role in […]
Stormwater Stars 101 Zoom Link Implementing simple practices in our yards and community spaces that allow rainwater to infiltrate into the ground and reduce stormwater runoff can have long-term positive impacts on our watershed health. The Stormwater Stars program offers free hands-on installation workshops that demonstrate yard-scale stormwater management techniques. This talk will discuss why […]
Mark your calendar for the Explore Marquam Nature Park Event on Saturday, October 5, from 9-noon. There will be fun activities for all ages along with snacks and raffle prizes! There’s something for everyone: scavenger hunts, guided hikes, a stewardship project, a nature photography workshop, and an introduction to iNaturalist community science. Learn more and […]
This esteemed award honors Bill Naito (1925-1996), a businessman, civic leader, and philanthropist who founded Portland’s Urban Forestry Commission in 1974, serving as chair until his passing. Through his humor, persistence, and imaginative approach, Mr. Naito inspired individuals to recognize the numerous benefits that trees bring to our city. The Bill Naito Community Trees Award recognizes our […]
Proposed Alpenrose Development Comments Due to City of Portland by 8/14/2024 A developer plans to build 133 detached single-unit houses and 130 two-unit townhouses on the 51-acre site of Hayhurst’s Alpenrose Dairy. Effects on Bridlemile may include significantly increased traffic on Shattuck Road and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. The City of Portland published the “Request for Response” for the developer’s land use application, […]