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.

Forest Park Entrance & Nature Center

Post author By NWNW
Post date March 28, 2017

See your design ideas taking shape on the Forest Park Entrance and Nature Center. SATURDAY, APRIL 15 11 am – 1 pm St. Johns Community Center, Auditorium 8427 N. Central St., 97203 Questions? Contact Stefanus Gunawan, 503.823.5493 Information: portlandoregon.gov/parks/forestparkenter RENEW Forest Park Making a comprehensive investment and leaving a legacy- now and for future generations. RESTORE […]

Livability News Transportation

Rethink Streets NW 13th

Post author By NWNW
Post date March 27, 2017

NW 13th Ave Action Plan Every year, students at Portland State University’s Master of Urban and Regional Planning program work with a community partner in Portland or beyond to produce a plan as a capstone project. Rethink Streets, one such student group this year, will be producing a plan centered on the Pearl District’s NW […]

Budget City News Parks & Rec

Parks Bond Funds

Post author By NWNW
Post date February 16, 2017

Tomorrow is your last chance to comment on the proposed project list! What can we fix next with 2014 Parks Replacement Bond funds? The Parks Replacement Bond was passed in November 2014 with overwhelming voter support. Your support authorized up to $68 million in general obligation bonds to make repairs and replace the most critical needs […]

City Environment News Parks & Rec Planning & Sustainability Sustainability

South Waterfront Design Survey

Post author By NWNW
Post date February 14, 2017

Portland Parks & Recreation South Waterfront Greenway – North Reach We Invite Your Comments on Three Preliminary Design Options Your feedback will help us develop a great plan for the next section of the South Waterfront Greenway. You can review the three preliminary design options and submit your comments using these links: Design Options – Comment Form […]

City Clean-ups Environment Event Livability News Public Involvement Sustainability

EPA Willamette River Final Clean-up Plan

Post author By NWNW
Post date February 14, 2017

Update from the below meeting Follow-Up from EPA Community Information Sessions for the Portland Harbor ROD: EPA issued its Record of Decision (ROD) for cleanup of the Portland Harbor Superfund Site in January 2017 and presented four community information sessions in March 2017. If you were not able to make any of the information sessions […]

Emergency Preparedness News Public Involvement Volunteer

Three Steps to Prepare for an Emergency

Post author By NWNW
Post date February 13, 2017

By Sue Campbell Well, we couldn’t have had a more fitting (though unwelcome) event to underscore the need for emergency preparedness than the winter storm in January. The biggest snowfall in nearly forty years meant disrupted transit, a record number of cancelled school days and a state emergency declared at both the state and city […]