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...

SE Uplift Hosts Community Resource Fair

SE Uplift will host a community resource fair focusing on community planning, environmental justice, public health, sustainability and livability on Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 10AM to 1PM. Non-profit organizations from across Portland will gather at SE Uplift to...

School Pride: Abernethy Bike Trains Featured

Here’s a link to the clip from the new NBC show “School Pride” that aired Friday, Oct. 15 (8-9pm) and showed clips of our neighborhood’s new Abernethy Bike Trains to the world!! (oh, and some other Portland school bike trains too)...