City of Gresham

Take a closer look at the future of Gresham parks Bring a picnic lunch! Live music, field games, prizes, photo contest winners, more!

When: Saturday, Aug 21, 2010 11AM-2PM
Where: Center for the Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St
Gresham, OR
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You're Invited!

You bring a picnic basket, or pick up something delicious to eat from a Downtown restaurant or the Gresham Farmers' Market, and we'll provide the fun with an opportunity to take a closer look at the future of Gresham parks.

Parks Picnic on the Plaza, a first-year event produced by the City in partnership with the Center for the Arts Foundation, Gresham Downtown Development Association, and the Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association, features:

• Lively music by the Federal Cigar Jug Band
• Old-fashioned field games – including baby races to crown the fastest future parks user!
• Prizes
• Photo gallery of winners from the Aug. 1 "Picture Your Parks" community photo contest
• Information vendors representing a variety of community organizations and programs including People for Parks; EastSide United FC; El Programa Hispano; and the City's Our Parks, Our Future outreach program. Sign up to stay involved.

Our Parks, Our Future, which launched this spring, asks a simple question: What can the community do to keep Gresham parks going today, and growing to meet the needs of tomorrow?

Corridor Districts Review Development Code Improvement Project City Council unanimously approves amending Development Code

When: Tuesday July 6, 2010 6PM-8PM
Where: Council Chambers
City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
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The City Council unanimously approved amending the Development Code regarding issues from the 2009 Development Code Improvement Project and the 2009 Corridor Districts Review project at its hearing on June 15, 2010. The enactment reading will occur on July 6, 2010, with an effective date of August 5, 2010. The approved language may be found here under “June 15 Public Hearing.”

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday July 13, 2010 7:00PM

When: Tuesday July 13, 2010 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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Public welcome

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM

Gresham receives the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association's "Professional Achievement in Planning Award" for its Residential Districts Review project

When: Tuesday July 20, 2010 3PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chamber
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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Project Receives Award

The City has been awarded the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association’s (OAPA) Professional Achievement in Planning Award for the Residential Districts Review project.

This award recognizes a planning project of exceptional merit. The Residential Districts Review was a Council Work Plan project that established two new land use districts, promoted residential lot size compatibility and ensured residential density was located in appropriate locations. The project also created an innovative housing demonstration project code.

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Come kick off the summer and celebrate the Official Opening of the Gresham Skate Park!

When: Monday June 21, 2010 4:30PM- 6:30PM
Where: Main City Park
219 S. Main St
Gresham OR
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Come, Join the fun!

Come kick off the summer and celebrate the Official Opening of the Gresham Skate Park, Monday June 21th 4:30PM!.

Activities

Admission is free!

Donations for Phase 2 of the skate park are welcomed.

Don't miss the Bacon Skateboards Pro Team Demo at 4:30PM!

Rockwood In Motion Staging Area License, GRDC Meeting Minutes, 2010-2011 Urban Renewal Budget, Apartment Rehabilitation Program, Storefront Improvement Program

When: Thursday, June 17, 2010 4PM
Where: Council Chambers
Gresham Civic Center
Public Safety & Schools Building
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR
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The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 4:00PM in the Council Chambers, Gresham Civic Center, Public Safety and Schools Building, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, Oregon.

The complete agenda packet is available on the City of Gresham web site, accessible from the this link: GRDC Agendas and Minutes

NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

Immediately following adjournment of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission June 17, 2010 at 4:00PM open session., the Gresham Redevelopment Commission will hold an Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e) Real Property Transactions, ORS 192.660(2)(f) – Exempt Public Records, and ORS 192.660(2)(h) – Legal Counsel. Executive sessions are CLOSED to the public. Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes, no information from this session shall be disclosed by the news media.

GRDC Advisory Committee agenda: Apartment Rehabilitation and Storefront Improvement Grant Changes, Industrial Development and Tax Increment, Rockwood in Motion Update, Plaza del Sol Work Group Report

When: Wednesday June 9, 2010 7PM-9PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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On the agenda

Click here for Wednesday night's Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) Advisory Committee meeting agenda. This link takes you to the City of Gresham webpage that has the attachments and further meeting information.

It includes: Apartment Rehabilitation and Storefront Improvement Grant Changes, Industrial Development and Tax Increment, Rockwood in Motion Update, Plaza del Sol Work Group Report, and more. You will find all of this under "agenda" for the meeting on 6/9.

Show your support Gresham Parks Commission to consider off-leash dog park proposal

When: Thursday June 10, 2010 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Room 3A
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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Many cities the sizes of Gresham have off-leash dog parks that provide a real convenience and source of enjoyment to dog owners and their pets. These dog parks offer a safe and clean environment by providing an alternative to dog owners who might otherwise let their best friend run loose -- presenting a hazard to their pets and people.

Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 6:30PM the Gresham Parks Commission will consider a proposal for an off-leash dog park. This is not a dog park meeting, but rather a meeting to encourage the Commission to pass a dog park proposal.

Interested persons are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Share your thoughts on Urban Forestry Goals: tree resources, management, maintenance and community livability.

When: Wednesday May 26, 2010 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Second Floor – Room 2A
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR 97030
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The Urban Forestry Plan identifies a series of Goals and Policies to provide a framework for community priorities and to guide plan implementation over the next 20 years. This forum will highlight recent Online Urban Forestry Survey results and include a group exercise to provide feedback on the Urban Forestry Plan Goals and Policies.

Please join us to share your thoughts on Urban Forestry Goals related to tree resources, management, maintenance and community livability. The Draft Goals and Policies are attached to this email and can be downloaded off the Urban Forestry Projects and Meeting Materials webpage at: www.greshamoregon.gov/urbanforestryplan.

Help shape Rockwood's urban design framework: buildings, streetscapes, open spaces, and more

When: Wednesday June 2, 2010 6:30PM-8:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rooms 2A/2B
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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Property owners, stakeholders and interested parties are invited to attend a community forum for the Rockwood Design Standards project. This project is intended to implement the vision for Rockwood by establishing an urban design framework and then creating regulations to ensure that the physical environment in Rockwood—its buildings, streetscapes, pedestrian environments and open spaces—match that vision for a quality place. The project regulations will also:

• Promote a sense of community and livability
• Identify elements of good building and site design
• Support the City's sustainability goals
• Address safety issues

This forum is intended to introduce the project, evaluate the draft principles and establish an urban form for the heart of Rockwood that will inform the development of design and policy recommendations. The evening will include an open house at 6:30, a presentation and large group discussion starting at 6:45, and small group work sessions to conclude the evening.