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How many people bike, walk, and skateboard on Gresham streets & trails? Help conduct counts or surveys on trail & sidewalk use in Gresham as part of a nationwide effort

Be counted!
Even if you don't volunteer, please show-up and be counted at one of the locations below if you bike, walk, skateboard, or rollerblade on the trails or streets in the Gresham area. Ed.

Volunteers needed

Gresham is participating in a nationwide effort to document the number of people biking, walking, skateboarding, and rollerblading on trails and local streets. As part of that effort, City staff is asking for volunteers to help conduct counts and surveys.

The counts will be conducted September 14th, 15th, and 16th from 7 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., and September 18th and 19th from 9 to 11 a.m. The City has identified 18 locations where counts will be taken:

Click here for a map of these locations.

Count or Survey?

Volunteers can choose to conduct counts or conduct a short survey. The surveys well help provide information on trip distance, why people use trails, and what types of trials they prefer.

Your participation in this effort will help the City gain valuable information on walking and bicycling:

• Baseline data: How many people are biking? Walking? Where? What are the volume trends from year to year?
• What is the return on investment in bike lanes, trails and sidewalks: How many people use bike/pedestrian facilities after they are built?
• How can safety be improved: Certain locations have high numbers of bike/pedestrian crashes, but what is the risk exposure rate? Is it high or low relative to bike/pedestrian volumes? How should safety improvements be prioritized?

Click here to volunteer!

Carnegie Library Bldg 1913 Main St, Downtown Gresham

Supports Gresham's efforts to preserve its sites, buildings and objects of historical significance

When: Thursday, August 19, 2010 6:30PM-8:00PM
Where: Room 2A
City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
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You are invited!

Property owners, stakeholders and interested parties are invited to attend a community forum about the Historic Certified Local Government project, which supports Gresham's efforts to preserve its sites, buildings and objects that have historical significance. The project will enable the city to be designated by the State as a Certified Local Government (CLG).

The meeting will include:

• An open house from 6:30-7:00PM
• A presentation at 7:00PM
• A question and answer period

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.”

Annual Clean Up, July 17th 9AM

Clean out the garage, Clean up the yard! Wilkes East Neighborhood Clean-Up, Sat July 17th 9AM HB Lee Middle School

When: Sat July 17, 2010 9:00AM-12:00PM
Where: HB Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Ave (between Glisan & Halsey)
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Cost per load:

$15.00 -- auto, small pick-up truck
$25.00 -- trailer load, larger truck

Clean-up Info

Join Your Neighbors -- Get involved. Make a difference!

"Spring Clean-Up" usually means you discover a lot of things you wish you could take to the dump! Well, now you don't have to take your junk very far! The dumpsters are coming to you!

This event is open to all Wilkes East Neighborhood residents. Get map!

Come for ice cream and a chance to meet up with neighbors!

Bring all your general debris and recycles to the dumpsters located in the parking lot at HB Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave (between Glisan & Halsey), Saturday July 17th, 9AM to 12PM.

*Hazardous Waste Disposal

Wondering what to do with those old paint cans, motor oil and solvents?

Click here to visit Metro's website and find out what materials are hazardous and where and how to safely dispose of them.

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!

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.

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.

Celebrate Earth Day Free event! Green living tips, fun crafts, and more Saturday, April 17th 11AM-3PM

When: Saturday, April 17, 2010 11AM-3PM
Where: The Center for the Arts Plaza
between NE 2nd & 3rd on NE Hood St
Gresham OR
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"Green Grows Your Garden and Gresham"

In the spirit of Earth Day, don’t miss “Green Grows Your Garden and Gresham,” a free, activity-filled community event from 11AM to 3PM green living tips and ideas for adults, and fun crafts and learning for children. Talk with local experts about growing your own food, gardening and composting, trees, water quality, and more.

Earth Day Celebration and Recycling Event! Saturday April 24th

When: Saturday, April 24, 2010 9AM-2PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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Join us as Gresham celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on Saturday April 24th 2010 from 9AM to 2PM.

Activities include a free recycling event and free celebration with fun for all ages! (Complete information below)

Green living booths & tips. Native plant sales. Build fun crafts. Live entertainment & food!

Open to all Gresham and Wood Village residents.