Next HAND Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 16

HAND meets the third Tuesday of every month, excluding August and December. Please join us Tuesday, Nov. 16 for our general board meeting. Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood Development Association (HAND) Board Meeting Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 7:00 PM Land Use Meeting...

Friendly Reminder: Street Leaf Removal, Nov. 7 & 27

Chances are, you’ve already had to rake up at least one batch of leaves. Here’s another reminder to have the car off the street so the sweepers can pick up the leaves! The crews hit our streets in the greater “Ladds Addition”/(HAND/Richmond)...

Big Trees Help Cut Crime?

Interesting study (abstract attached) — big trees in a neighborhood might reduce crime. Thanks to a neighbor for passing on! http://eab.sagepub.com/content/early/2010/09/16/0013916510383238 Abstract The authors estimate the relationship between trees and three...

Cell Towers in Residential Neighborhoods

A workshop for Portland residents Are you concerned about cell towers going up in your neighborhood near homes, schools and parks? Find out what you can do about cell towers in Portland’s residential neighborhoods. Learn about Federal, state, and local...