
City of Gresham
Take Part in This Year's Citywide Bird Survey, Bird Monitoring Orientation: Apr 23, 2011 9:45AM-12PM
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When: Sat, Apr 23, 2011 9:45AM-12PM |
Become a Bird Watcher
This class is for people who are interested in participating in the City's spring citywide bird survey. Participants in the survey can adopt a site, where they will record the birds they see and hear. Experienced birders can be paired with new birders to help with identification skills.
Surveys are relatively short, should only take a couple hours each month, and can be scheduled at times best for the participants.
Rain Garden Workshop, $200 Grants Available: Mar 5, 2011 8:30AM
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Planning new landscape?
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When: Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Hollydale Elementary School
505 SW Birdsdale Drive
Gresham, OR
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Free Workshop
Improve water quality and wildlife habitat at home by building your own rain garden, disconnecting your downspouts and gardening with native plants. This free rain garden workshop with City staff includes classroom discussion, hands-on activities, rain garden tour, free raffle and refreshments. Space is limited – call or email to register. The city is offering $200 rain garden grants for homeowners who build their own – to be eligible, staff must confirm safety of your site.
Visit the City's Rain Garden website for more information.
Neighborhood Coalition Meeting: Mar 8, 2011 7PM
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Coalition of Gresham
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When: Tuesday Mar 8, 2011 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 Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee Meeting: Mar 9, 2011 7PM
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GRDC Advisory Committee Agenda:
Introduction of new Members, 2011 GRDC Work Plan, Rockwood in Motion Update, Small Business Assistance/Incentives, Plaza del Sol Programming Update
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When: Wednesday Mar 9, 2011 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.
Gresham Residential Districts Review Meeting: Mar 14, 2011 6:30PM-9PM
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Review and discuss recent Code amendments
Public is invited to attend |
When: Monday Mar 14, 2011 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR
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Meeting Details
Draft Development Code changes are available on the Planning Commission web page. These have been updated since the Feb. 9 version.
The Planning Commission will review and discuss the Code amendments at its March 14 meeting (the public is invited).
The Code changes are addressing the following issues:
- Height and bulk of new homes
- Height transitions (between single-family homes and more intense uses such as commercial uses, apartments or condominiums)
- Flag lots (homes built behind other homes)
- Buffering and screening between developments
- How small-lot subdivisions are reviewed
- Quality/appearance of fences along streets
Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting, Executive Session: Mar 15, 2011 3PM
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Agenda: Grant Applications, (2) Apartment Rehabilitation; (1) Storefront Improvement; Extend Small Business Incentive Program - Rockwood/West Gresham |
When: Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 3PM
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 Tuesday, March 15, 2011 immediately following adjournment of the 3:00 p.m. Gresham City Council business meeting in the Council Chambers, Gresham Civic Center, Public Safety and Schools Building, 1331 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR. An Executive Session, if necessary, will immediately follow adjournment of the meeting
The meeting agenda can be found here http://greshamoregon.gov/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=23764.
The agenda materials have been posted to the web and are accessible here http://greshamoregon.gov/city/city-departments/urban-renewal/meeting-minutes-and-agendas/minutes-agendas.aspx
Executive Session
If necessary, it will immediately follow adjournment of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Open Session in the Council Chamber Gresham Civic Center, Public Safety & Schools Building
Wilkes East Neighborhood Meeting, St Aidan's Church: Mar 28, 2011 7PM
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Brian Martin, City of Gresham Commissioner McKeel, MultCo District 4 Theresa Delaney-Davis, Board Chair |
Come to the Neighborhood Meeting
When: Monday, Mar 28, 2011 7:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
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Save the date!
Be sure to save Monday, Mar 28nd at 7:00 PM to attend the next Wilkes East Neighborhood meeting. Learn what's going-on in your neighborhood. Discuss issues important to our community. (See full story below for Agenda).
Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.
Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!
City of Gresham Residential Districts Community Forum: Feb 15, 2011 6:30PM
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Draft Development Code changes
Public comment is welcome |
When: Tuesday Feb 15, 2011 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR
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Event Details
A community forum is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 in City Hall’s Oregon Trail Room. Draft Development Code changes regarding residential compatibility will be available on the City’s website next week. The forum will provide an opportunity to discuss the draft Code changes.
Winter Neighborhood Safety Forum, City Hall: Feb 16, 2011 6:30PM
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Improving citizen safety though understanding and participation
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When: Wednesday Feb 16, 2011 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR
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You're Invited
The winter's quarterly neighborhood safety forum topics will be:
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City of Gresham Urban Forestry Management Plan Community Forum: Feb 22, 2011 6:00PM
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Share your thoughts on
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When: Tuesday Feb 22, 2011 6:00pm - 8:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Room
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR 97030
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You're Invited
Join us on Feb. 22 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM in the Oregon Trail Conference Room at City Hall to discuss existing tree regulations and Code complaint issues and how those issues should be addressed in the Urban Forestry Management Plan. Your feedback will help clarify the types of issues property owners experience with the current tree Code and what future steps should be taken to address tree Code complaints.
