A Big Box in Wilkes East? 181/Halsey, 1 of 4 possible sites
City of Gresham "Big Box" Code nears completion.
Everyone's Invited! Community Forum, Thursday Oct 14th 6:30PM
When: Thursday, October 14, 2010 6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Rooms 2A and 2B
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, Oregon 97030 Get Map!
Community Forum
"This is a meeting for anyone and everyone to come and listen to and participate in the latest proposed version of the 'Big Box' code. Comments and suggestions are very welcome.", Susan Wells, President Southwest Neighborhood. (See 'Related Content', and 'More info from Susan Wells' below)
The purpose of the ("Big Box") project is to create regulations that ensure commercial development meets the community's vision and to ensure high-quality design for retail and other commercial development along arterial streets in the corridor district. The Code regulations will result in commercial developments that:
Are attractive with high quality design and materials
Promote a sense of community and livability
Support the City's sustainability goals
Address safety concerns
The purpose of this forum is to present information on:
The proposed land use district location changes for Community Commercial and Moderate Commercial
The Draft Commercial Design Guidelines and Standards Code
The meeting will include an open house at 6:30PM followed by a presentation/discussion session starting at 6:45PM.
When: Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 4:30PM-7:00PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Barlow Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Share Your Views
Participants will have the chance to review and comment on the latest proposals regarding residential compatibility. Each event will address different topics within the same project. Those who would like to attend can drop in any time between 4:30PM and 7PM
Last year, we discussed issues regarding making new development and existing development more compatible with each other and weighed alternative ways to address those issues. Now it is time to develop a preferred approach to addressing each of the following issues:
Height and bulk of new homes
Transitions (between single-family homes and more intense uses such as commercial uses, apartments or condominiums)
Providence ElderPlace celebrates the newly remodeled Lambert House facility Thurs Oct 14th 3-5PM
When: Thursday Oct 14, 2010 3PM-5PM (Ceremony from 4-4:30PM) Where: Providence ElderPlace Lambert House
2600 SE 170th Av
Portland, OR Get Map!
RSVP 503-215-6558. Extra parking is available at 182nd & Division (north side) in front of VoA Thrift Store.
Lambert House
The Lambert House site is a partnership between Volunteers of America Oregon and Providence ElderPlace. The partnership is based on the successful Providence ElderPlace model already in place at the Marie Smith Center. Volunteers of America will provide day-center activities, such as meals, music, pet and art therapy, social activities and exercise classes, while Providence ElderPlace provides the medical and social services for all ElderPlace participants. Lambert House will continue to operate as an adult day program through Volunteers of America, even as Providence ElderPlace enrolls participants at this site. Lambert House was remodeled to add a Health and Social Center, physical therapy room, offices and more windows.
East County Courts, Rockwood Click for MultCo website
County Commissioners to vote on construction funding for East County Courts
Construction could begin in December, completion by March 2012
When: Thursday Oct 28, 2010 10:30AM Where: Multnomah Building
Room 100
501 SE Hawthorne
Portland OR Get Map!
Public Encouraged to Attend Vote
The final vote for the East County Courthouse is scheduled Thursday, October 28th. It will be in the boardroom at the Multnomah Building (501 SE Hawthorne) and is on the Board of Commissioners meeting agenda for 10:30am. There will be a brief presentation before public comment, then the final board vote. We are confident about this passing but encourage everyone to show their support, whether that includes attending in person or making public comment at the meeting or through a letter to the Commissioners (contact info below the break).
Ground Preparation Underway
Deconstruction of the existing building (Rockwood Lanes Bowling, Get Map!) has already begun (see photos below) and we anticipate the groundbreaking will be in December (the original plan was January but the project is a little ahead of schedule). According to the timeline, the courthouse will be completed in March of 2012. The design is for two floors and three courtrooms and there will be a final design and timeline available during the presentation on Thursday next week. It will be included in the presentation to the board and accessible through the Weekly Agenda Packet Materials link on the Board Meeting Agenda website beginning next week, October 25th. Once the board votes details will also put it on the Multnomah County East County Courts website.
When: Saturday, Sep 25, 1PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Safely Dispose of Prescription Drugs
Take Advantage of Fall Prescription Drug Collections and Empty Your Medicine Cabinets. If you have unused or expired prescription medicines in your home, you can dispose of them safely on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Gresham City Hall. Participants will empty their pill bottles into containers at the drop-off site. Liquid medication must stay in the prescription bottle. No intra-venous solutions, injectables, syringes or medical waste will be accept.
Keep Drugs Out of the Water Supply
Sometimes we forget the toilet is not a trash can. The City's Wastewater Services asks residents to help keep water sources clean by not flushing unused medications and personal care products down the toilet or sink. In one national study of 139 streams in 30 states, drugs were found in 80% of the samples. In the Potomac River, male fish were discovered producing eggs. While there is no evidence of risk to human health, these products contain compounds detected in trace amounts in aquatic systems even past the wastewater treatment plant. Read more...
It includes: Meeting Minutes: May & June, New Industries Grant Program Refinements, Public Safety Facility, Plaza del Sol Work Group Update, and more. You will find all of this under "Agenda" for the meeting on 9/8.
Classes will be offered at Rockwood Station 19100 E Burnside, and Rockwood Landing 19045 SE Yamhill St. The cost is $30.00. Classes will be held September 20th thru December 3rd 2010 on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9AM-11:50AM or at 6:00PM-8:50PM.
Requirement
Students must attend an ESL assessment on September 2nd or September 9th at Rockwood Station from 9AM-6PM
Questions?
For more information call 503-491-7333, or Espanol 503-491-7675
Classes will be offered at Rockwood Station 19100 E Burnside, and Rockwood Landing 19045 SE Yamhill St. The cost is $30.00. Classes will be held September 20th thru December 3rd 2010 on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9AM-11:50AM or at 6:00PM-8:50PM.
Requirement
Students must attend an ESL assessment on September 2nd or September 9th at Rockwood Station from 9AM-6PM
Questions?
For more information call 503-491-7333, or Espanol 503-491-7675
Bike Helmets, Car Safety Seat Check, Healthy Kids' Check, Immunization Clinic and more!
When: Saturday Sep 18, 2010 10AM-2PM Where: Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
24800 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Come to our Healthy Kids Fair! On Sept. 18th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, dozens of hospital departments and community organizations are set to entertain and educate, while focusing on kids' safety and fun!
Bike Helmets & More
Here's a chance for your whole family to get helmets at a terrific price: $5 for bike and $20 for snowboard helmets, thanks to a generous donation from the Legacy Foundations, Legacy Medical Staff and Legacy Trauma Nurses Talk Tough (TNTT). Toddler to adult sizes available. Cash or checks only.
Car Safety Seat Check
Keep your child safe. Drive to our Car Safety Seaat Check, and we will make sure that you are using your car safety seat properly. Located across Stark St at the former Saturn dealership. Recycle your used/damaged car safety seats and bike helmets FREE of charge.
Healthy Kids' Check
Have your child's height, weight, heart and smile checked. Go home with a new toothbrush and a button containing this important information.
Immunization Clinic
Bring your immunization records and receive low-cost immunizations from Multnomah County Health Department. Call 503-988-3828 for more information.
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
