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Dec 22,2008
Notes of Interest » December 19 - 21, 2008
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Here's our list of interesting links from over the weekend. While the weather is not the best, it's still possible get out and support your local businesses. With a little careful driving and common sense, it's really not that difficult to get around. If you don't want to drive, get out and walk. It's been a tough year for local businesses—an essential ingredient of the 20 minute neighborhood —so, get out and show 'em some love.
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Dec 18,2008
Made in Oregon Sign Update
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The pre-application conference for the proposed change to the "Made in Oregon" sign occurred on December 9, 2008. The result of that conference was a list of procedural requirements for the applicant, Ramsay Signs , to follow. A pre-application conference is a way to get your "ducks" in a row prior to submitting an application to the Bureau of Development Services.
The next step is for Ramsay Signs to file its Historic Design Review application. Once the application has been reviewed, a hearing is scheduled, and the public has been notified of the Design Review hearing, the public can comment on the proposal. Details for submitting comments will be included in the public notice, and we will provide that as soon as the notice is distributed.
If you would like more information, the Bureau of Development Services has created a web page for the proposal. The page includes a detailed description
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Dec 15,2008
Notes of Interest » Dec 12 - 14
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Here are stories you may have missed over the weekend while you were trying to stay warm. (photo: Portland Mercury)
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Dec 5,2008
Notes of Interest » December 4, 2008
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Today's Notes of Interest contains two of Portland's favorite topics: bikes and dog poo. Read, ride, and watch your step...(photo: Queen Bee)
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Dec 3,2008
Notes of Interest » December 2
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Today's links have a definite bridge theme with stories about the Burnside Bridge Head project, the Sellwood Bridge replacement, and a pedestrian bridge in South Portland. We are a city of bridges. The Oregonian talks about the proposed "Made in Oregon" sign change, and Portland Art gives its picks for First Thursday. Last, there's a story about plans to improve the North Macadam area.
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Nov 25,2008
University of Oregon Proposes to Change "Made in Oregon" sign
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A pre-application conference has been requested to discuss proposed changes to the Made in Oregon sign that resides on the White Stage Building in Old Town. The proposal is to change the words on the sign from "Made in Oregon" to "University of Oregon." According to Brian Libby at Portland Architecture , the deer, typeface and typeface size are restricted, but not the words. Made in Oregon aren't the original words for the sign and White Stag isn't the original brand, the sign was originally for White Satin Sugar.
That hasn't stopped critics from voicing their opposition to the change to the Bureau of Development Services, according to the Portland Business Journal . Critics contend that the change would make sign less welcoming to visitors.
Tell us what you think, should the sign be changed or not?
Details for the Pre-Application Conference:
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Oct 31,2008
Globe Hotel Pre-Application Conference
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The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is moving to new digs in Old Town Chinatown. Their architect, Ankrom Moisan , has applied for a pre-application conference for the proposed renovation of the Globe Hotel building at 88 NW Davis Street. The proposed renovation includes the addition of a 5,000 square foot fifth floor, and 3,500 square feet on the ground floor that may be used for retail. Another proposed modification to the building reduces the window area on the ground floor along NW Davis.Founded in 1983, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to advancing healthcare and the art of healing. It was one of the first Oriental medicine colleges in the United States to provide masters-level instruction. In 2005, it became the first college in the nation to graduate doctors of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. The school is currently located at 10525 SE Cherry Blossom Drive. The school has 241 students
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Aug 29,2008
Take the Streetcar Survey
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The Portland Office of Transportation (PDOT) is currently drafting a Streetcar System Plan, with the intent of creating a citywide network. The purpose of the Streetcar System Plan (SSP) District Working Group process that is currently underway is to engage the public in the beginning of a long-range planning effort that will identify future streetcar corridors with the highest potential in a long-term implementation strategy. Specifically, the goal of the NE District Working Group process is to identify where community support for potential streetcar corridors is located in NE Portland. Currently, volunteers like us are doing community outreach to gauge the level of support in Northeast Portland along various corridors such as Broadway/Weidler, MLK Blvd, Alberta St, and 82nd Ave. The city has stated that new streetcar corridors will be prioritized in areas where community support exists.http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=7QjGufQZvkQ5cFawdRA6CA_3d_3d
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Aug 26,2008
North River Plan News
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RIVER PLAN NEWS August 25, 2008Planning for the land along the Willamette River
City of Portland | Bureau of Planning IN THIS ISSUE
1. Planning Commission Briefing
2. Join the River Team at Riverfest
3. River Plan / North Reach Tentative Schedule Change ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. Planning Commission Briefing
On Tuesday, August 26th, planning staff will brief the Planning Commission on River Plan / North Reach natural resource and economic information. Meeting details:
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 at approximately 8:15 pm
Planning Bureau, Room 2500A (2nd Floor)
1900 SW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201 Click here to plan your trip using public transportation: TriMet Trip Planner
For more information call the Planning Bureau at (503) 823-7700 or visit the Planning Commission website . 2. Join the River Team at Riverfest
The River Team will take part in the Riverfest Community Fair at Tom McCall Waterfront Part
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Aug 20,2008
Historic Landmarks Commission Updates Skidmore/Old Town Building Guidelines
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The Historic Landmarks Commission is close to completing an update to the building guidelines for the Skidmore/Old Town Historic District. This story from the Daily Journal of Commerce describes the general thinking of the Commission and gives a hint as to how the guidelines will be changing.What is not mentioned is neighborhood involvement/input. I'm curious if or how much the neighborhood was involved in this process. I'm glad the Commission is updating the guidelines, making them clearer and stronger, but input from the neighborhood is extremely important.
If someone in Old Town knows or participated, tell us about the process and experience. Read more...
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