Neighbors West-Northwest

We represent a vibrant alliance of 11 neighborhoods in the heart of Portland, diligently striving together for a future that is not only comfortably livable, but also steadfastly sustainable, reflecting our shared commitment to environmental responsibility and community well-being.

Flanders Greenway

Post author By NWNW
Post date September 6, 2016

Flanders Crossing Moving Forward In case you missed it, last Friday the Oregon Transportation Commission awarded $2.9 million to the Flanders Crossing project, after the many letters and outpouring of support from the neighborhood associations, local businesses, and residents made it clear that this project was highly valued by the community. Thank you all so much for […]

Arts & Culture Event News

Evoking Sounds of the Past

Post author By NWNW
Post date September 2, 2016

Erickson Soundscape Unveiling Thursday, September 15 5:00 – 7:00 pm 9 NW 2nd Avenue All are welcome to join! Innovative Housing is very excited to announce the unveiling of its first soundscape in Old Town! According to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary, a soundscape is “a mélange of musical and sometimes nonmusical sounds.” IHI is teaming up […]

News Parks & Rec Public Involvement

Forest Park Entrance and Nature Center survey

Post author By NWNW
Post date August 17, 2016

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) invites you to share your input on the Forest Park Entrance and Nature Center survey. Your input will guide PP&R on the program and design of the facility. Your advice will be used in conjunction with information from the technical team, community input and PP&R staff to develop a plan […]

Clean-ups Crime Prevention Livability News Volunteer

Friends of the Pearl Foot Patrol: 1 Year Later

Post author By NWNW
Post date August 16, 2016

Reported by Stan Penkin “Thank you so much,” said a toothless homeless woman sitting on a North Park Block bench as the Friends of the Pearl Foot Patrol walked through the area picking up litter along the way. Initiated a little more than a year ago, the Foot Patrol was established through collaboration between the […]

City Land Use Livability News Sustainability

Portland for Everyone

Post author By NWNW
Post date August 5, 2016

Portland faces a housing shortage. And many Portlanders don’t like McMansions going up on their streets, especially when they replace otherwise good structures. Portlanders also wonder sometimes why more neighborhoods in the city aren’t being built to resemble the now-expensive ones within a few miles of downtown that are in such high demand. The reason […]

City Land Use Livability News Planning & Sustainability Public Involvement

Mass Shelter & Housing Project

Post author By NWNW
Post date August 4, 2016

Mass Shelter & Housing Project: Zoning Code Update For more information on the zoning code updates attend the Open House or Land Use Presentation Wednesday, August 31, 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the First Baptist Church, 909 SW 11th Ave. Monday, August 22, 7:00 pm at the Citywide Land Use meeting at 1900 SW 4th, 2500B […]