The PDX Reporter app is a convenient way to interact with city bureaus and report problems and maintenance issues within Portland city limits. This app was previously released for iPhone and Android mobile devices, but now it’s available as a web app that can be used on any web-enabled smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. The previous mobile-only version of the app will be retired in late 2017.
Standing on the shoulders of Portland Community Media’s 35-year history, Open Signal has filled five public access cable channels with an inimitable selection of programming since its launch in January, 2017. The organization offers classes, installations, and community outreach programs, but its commitment to “creativity, technology, and social change” is most obvious in its locally created content, which highlights local voices and local issues.
Continue reading Voicing the Voiceless on Open Signal’s Public Access Cable Channels
Community gardens and cooperative gardens, despite sounding like they offer the same service, differ in essential ways. Community gardens rent plots of land to individuals and those individuals tend to their plot and only to their plot. In a cooperative garden, members share the plots. That means making decisions, planting, and harvesting food together.
Continue reading Albina Cooperative Garden Seeks New Members
Eliot Neighborhood Association
Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2018
6:35 – 8:43 pm
St. Philip Deacon Episcopal Church NE 120 Knott St
Meeting called to order 6:40pm
Eliot Land Use and Transportation Committee MINUTES
April 9, 2018
Meeting begins 7:00pm. Large turnout. Committee members present: Clint, Phil, Brad, Jonathan, Allan. About 10 members of the public were also present
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Vibe Cafe, located at 2808 NE MLK Jr Blvd, is an indispensable local business. It doubles as a laundromat and a cafe, serving residents of the apartments above it and the surrounding community. Vibe Cafe has been closed for a few months now because they are investing in a remodel.
Eliot Neighborhood Association
General Membership Meeting Agenda
April 16, 2018 6:30 – 8:30 pm
St Philips the Deacon
120 NE Knott St
Continue reading General Membership Meeting Agenda 2018-04-15
Eliot Neighborhood Association
Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2018
6:40 – 8:40 pm
St Philip Deacon Episcopal Church NE 120 Knott St
Meeting called to order 6:40pm
Eliot Land Use and Transportation Committee
Minutes from February 12, 2018 Meeting
Meeting was called to order by the Chair.
A quorum of the LUTC was present
Eliot Land Use and Transportation Committee Agenda April 9, 2018
St Philip the Deacon Church
120 NE Knott St, Portland OR 97212
Meeting begins 7:00pm
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Ray Shellmire is the founder of Shellmire Unlimited, P.C., offering individuals, families, small groups, and organizations counseling services for personal development, wellness, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, the harmful effects of racial oppression, discrimination and inequality, and other bio-psycho-social issues. They also offer massage therapy. Mr. Shellmire began his practice in 1991 because previous employment revealed that clients were only interested in him and how he fulfilled their needs for counsel and support services. Leasing space at Oregon Association for Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME), he provided a therapeutic environment for clients. A year later, his practice grew, so he trained other clinicians to do cultural specific training, and by the year 2000, he had an entire wing at OAME. In 2012, he moved and expanded to Vanport Plaza, Vancouver WA., Gresham and to Mid-K Plaza in 2014.
Continue reading Shellmire Unlimited, P.C.: Redefining Health and Wellness
Pay it forward. This is a well-known phrase that is easy to understand and possible to enact but rarely a lifelong philosophy that continually directs your life. One Eliot businessman has dedicated his life to paying it forward and it has had a positive effect on his life and the life of others. You might have been to the food cart pod on Vancouver and Fremont or maybe you’re new to the Eliot neighborhood and are looking for some convenient and delicious dinner options. Jimmy Wilson owns the food carts at this location and the story about how they came to be located here is one of dedication and generosity.
There are two new proposals for changes to zoning codes in residential zones; Better Housing by Design and the Residential Infill project. The recently (almost) completed Comprehensive Plan process changed “zoning;” where housing, commercial, and industrial uses can be located and the level of development intensity in each. Residential zones are split between “single family” zones (R2.5, R5, and R10) and “multi-family zones” (R3, R2, R1, and RH) – each zone is listed from lowest to highest development density. Roughly half of Eliot’s residential lots are expected to be rezoned to R 2.5 from the current R2 zone. The rest of Eliot’s residential zones are R 2 or higher. In addition, most of the properties along MLK and Williams/Vancouver are zoned CM for mixed use projects up to 65’ tall.
Continue reading Review of Better Housing by Design and Residential Infill Draft Reports
“Meet the board” is a series of posts to help you get to know the members of your Eliot Neighborhood Association Board.
Jere has lived in Eliot since Jan 2009. She has been on the board for two years as Co-Chair with Patricia Montgomery. This year she is the Chair. Jere wanted to join the board because she wanted to get to know more neighbors and get involved in local issues and events.
“Meet the board” is a series of posts to help you get to know the members of your Eliot Neighborhood Association Board.
Maggie has lived in Eliot for 12 years. She has attended meetings sporadically over the years, but never been on the board before this year. She just got elected Vice Chair and is interested in exploring what might unite and engage our community.
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