Announcement

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Mon Nov 09, 2015 6:30PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.

More info
Contact Tammy Richardson at 503-618-2401 or Tammy.Richardson@GreshamOregon.gov.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue Nov 10, 2015 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Public welcome
The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Wed Nov 11, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM CANCELED Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

The GRDCAC advises the Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) on the implementation of urban renewal plans.

More info
Contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.

Awesome City Views When: Wed Nov 11, 2015 9:30AM-5PM Where: Tilikum Crossing, South Waterfront Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This 3.5-mile walk begins when we arrive at the Lloyd Center. After a brief stop at the DoubleTree, we will walk a few blocks to catch the A Loop Trolley to cross the new Tilikum Bridge. We will then walk across both sides of the bridge before checking out the Willamette River from the new South Waterfront Greenway, which opened in May of this year. From here we will head to the Spaghetti Factory for lunch. On the way back to the bridge, we will pass through a garden park before catching the B Loop Trolley that takes us back to MAX lines near the Lloyd Center. Bring your camera, water, and snacks and wear comfortable walking shoes. Please purchase your “All Day” MAX ticket in advance of getting to the City Hall platform so that we can validate tickets and leave on time. Your “All Day” MAX ticket is also valid on the Portland trolley lines.

• Round-trip travel: By MAX ($2.50 for those 65 and older)
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: Nominal

More Info
Contact Ruth Cummings at 503-926-4840 or cummings0465@frontier.com.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri Nov 13, 2015 6-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School 1121 NE 172nd Av Gresham, OR Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth in grades 6-12 can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.

• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

• 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

More Info
Contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929

Rockwood NA Meeting When: Mon Nov 16, 2015 7-9PM Where: Rockwood Building 124 NE 182st Ave Greaham OR Get Map!

More Info
Contact Catherine Nicewood, Rockwood President, at 503-285-6587 or email rockwoodpresident@gmail.com.

Artist rendering, Chet Antonsen design Click to enlarge		Early Neighborhood Meeting When: Mon Nov 16, 2015 7-9PM Where: Albertina Kerr Campus 722 NE 162nd Ave - Bldg H Gresham OR Get Map!

Neighbors Object
At the Summer 2015 Wilkes East Neighborhood Association meeting, August 24th, Craig Smith with SGS Development LLC (a Bend-based company owned by developer Chet Antonsen that has built several projects in East Multnomah County), presented plans for construction of new 64-unit 4-story 2-building apartment homes at 165th & NE Halsey St.

During the presentation several neighbors raised concerns about the project. Among the main concerns was the number of parking spaces, ingress/egress to the property, building height, 55-and-older vs family tenants, play area size, impact on schools, and a possible wetland.

Addressing Concerns
Over the next several weeks SGS Development explored ways to address the neighbor’s concerns including reducing the building height to 2 or 3-story buildings and spreading out the buildings across the entire site. Based on comments raised at the August meeting a wetlands specialist was retained to study the proposed site. His findings supported the existence of a wetland area on the north portion of the property. A 15' buffer will now separate the wetlands from the project leaving this habitat area undisturbed.

(New design and next meeting info below page break)

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Mon Nov 16, 2015 4:30PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species for the City’s street tree list and trees to be designated to the City’s significant tree list.

More info
Contact Tina Osterink at 503-618-2392 or .

When: Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:00PM-9PM Where: Albertina Kerr   (New location!) Louise Room 722 NE 162nd Av Gresham, OR Get Map!

Neighborhood Meeting, Everyone's Invited

Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!

Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, Nov 16th at 7PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2015 Fall Meeting. The meeting will be held at Albertina Kerr - Louise Room, 722 NE 162nd Av, Gresham OR. Get map!

Guests & Topics
Election of Officers, Rockwood Triangle Development, Reaching Out for a Better Oregon, Waterside Apartments Update, Friday Night Youth Basketball, and neighborhood news and updates.

Join the Board   Are you motivated, passionate, creative?
Become a Member-at-Large at this year's neighborhood elections. Being a Board Member is a great opportunity and experience for any neighbor, whether you’ve been on a board before or you're considering the idea for the first time. No experience required.

Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Be Part Of Your Community. Plan To Attend.

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Tue Nov 17, 2015 4PM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chamber 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets monthly on the third Tuesday immediately following adjournment of the 3 p.m. Gresham City Council meeting.

GRDC meetings allow necessary Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such as budget adoption, grant awards, public hearings, resolutions, etc.

For more information, please contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.