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Proposed Changes to Planning and Housing Regulatory Systems

A message from Darlene Urban Garrett… Big changes are proposed for Neighborhood Engagement in our planning and housing regulatory systems.  It appears that responsibilities given to neighborhood associations to do design review are being limited and/or removed.  The City is reviewing the following proposal this Wednesday and taking testimony at this time.  I strongly suggest […]

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City of Portland Support for SW Neighborhoods

Portland City Council has directed the Office of Community and Civic Life to provide support services to SW Neighborhood Associations and place-based community groups in Southwest Portland. Join the April 8th SBNA Board Meeting at 7pm, for a presentation and question/answer opportunity with Andrea Williams, Partnership Manager for Civic Life charged with the transition. She […]

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Event: Residential Infill & The Impacts of Zoning

Wed, November 20, 6-8 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel 1972 Northwest Flanders Street Schnitzer Family Center Building, Goodman Hall Public comment on the Residential Infill Project (RIP) will open in December, and we invite you to get final updates on the proposal, ask questions and learn about the history that shaped how Portland is zoned today. […]

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City Housing Land Use News Planning & Sustainability

Why You Should Care About Zoning

As people flock to Portland, a crucial question arises: Where are all these people going to live? High-rise construction, despite its prevalence in the city, isn’t meeting the demand for housing, and rents continue to rise above national averages. City planners estimate that Portland will grow by more than 100,000 households by 2035. As a […]

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Harbor of Hope Neighborhood Meetings

Join the discussion Oregon Harbor of Hope is hosting a series of Neighborhood Meetings to discuss the proposed Navigation Shelter located under the Broadway Bridge. Meeting purpose and details are listed below. Questions? Contact orharborofhope@gmail.com Visit www.oregonharborofhope.org This event is not sponsored or hosted by the Pearl District Neighborhood Association. This notice is being shared as a […]

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Affordable Housing Bond Community Survey

Take the survey before September 23 to have your opinions heard. [btn color=”darkgreen” size=”large” link=”https://www.portlandoregon.gov/phb/74596″ target=””]Take the Survey[/btn] In November 2016, Portland voters approved a historic funding source, the Affordable Housing Bond, to increase affordable housing in our communities. This new funding source will provide $258.4 million for affordable housing and produce a total of […]