Announcement

GRDC Advisory Committee Agenda: Introduction of new Members, 2011 GRDC Work Plan, Rockwood in Motion Update, Small Business Assistance/Incentives, Plaza del Sol Programming Update

When: Wednesday Mar 9, 2011 7PM-9PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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On the agenda

Click here for Wednesday night's Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) Advisory Committee meeting agenda. This link takes you to the City of Gresham webpage that has the attachments and further meeting information.

Nadaka Nature Park Gresham, OR

Let's get dirty together as we continue invasives removal at Nadaka Nature Park

When: Sat, Mar 12, 2011 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Av & NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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Clean-up Info

Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area by removing invasive underbrush and ivy.

Rain or Shine! Come dressed for weather and help improve Nadaka Nature Park. Bring working gloves & a water bottle if you have them. Volunteer as long as you can.

Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.

No pre-registration required. Volunteers younger than 18 will need a signed waiver (available at the event).

See website calendar for more Nadaka Nature Park events and activities!

Capri Terrace Spring 2011 Neighborhood Watch Meeting Sunday Mar 13, 2011 3PM

Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!

When: Sunday, Mar 13, 2011 3PM
Where: 17104 NE Oregon St
Gresham OR
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Join us for our 'Spring' Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting Sunday Mar 13th at 3PM to discuss issues we feel are important to our safety, and hear our special guest speaker from Gresham Citizens in Policing Greoup discussing "The what's what in our neighborhood", followed by a brief Q & A.

Who should attend?

This meeting is open to all neighbors in the vicinity of NE Hoyt St (between NE 167th Pl and NE 169th Ave), and NE Oregon St (between NE 166th Ave and NE 171st Ave), and NE 167th Place (between NE Glisan and NE Oregon St). Get Map!

"Soup's On!" Please bring a salad, dessert, rolls or bread (your choice) to share with your neighbors and friends. Serving Irish Swiss Stew from the kitchen of the Freiermuth's!

Come enjoy the food, friends, and conversation! We're looking forward to meeting you!

Compatible? Tell us your opinion.

Review and discuss recent Code amendments Public is invited to attend

When: Monday Mar 14, 2011 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR
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Meeting Details

Draft Development Code changes are available on the Planning Commission web page. These have been updated since the Feb. 9 version.

The Planning Commission will review and discuss the Code amendments at its March 14 meeting (the public is invited).

The Code changes are addressing the following issues:

• Height and bulk of new homes
• Height transitions (between single-family homes and more intense uses such as commercial uses, apartments or condominiums)
• Flag lots (homes built behind other homes)
• Buffering and screening between developments
• How small-lot subdivisions are reviewed
• Quality/appearance of fences along streets

greshamoregon.gov

Agenda: Grant Applications, (2) Apartment Rehabilitation; (1) Storefront Improvement; Extend Small Business Incentive Program - Rockwood/West Gresham

When: Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 3PM
Where: Council Chambers
Gresham Civic Center
Public Safety & Schools Building
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR
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The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 immediately following adjournment of the 3:00 p.m. Gresham City Council business meeting in the Council Chambers, Gresham Civic Center, Public Safety and Schools Building, 1331 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR. An Executive Session, if necessary, will immediately follow adjournment of the meeting

The meeting agenda can be found here http://greshamoregon.gov/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=23764.

The agenda materials have been posted to the web and are accessible here http://greshamoregon.gov/city/city-departments/urban-renewal/meeting-minutes-and-agendas/minutes-agendas.aspx

Executive Session

If necessary, it will immediately follow adjournment of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Open Session in the Council Chamber Gresham Civic Center, Public Safety & Schools Building

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Say Goodbye to Winter Zimmerman House Tours Sat Mar 19th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Mar 19, 2011 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
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A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse

Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.

Open house and tours are available the third Saturday of each month 10AM-3PM.

Residential Compatibility Brian Martin, City of Gresham East County Update Commissioner McKeel, MultCo District 4 Reynolds 2011-12 Budget Issues Theresa Delaney-Davis, Board Chair

Come to the Neighborhood Meeting

When: Monday, Mar 28, 2011 7:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
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Save the date!

Be sure to save Monday, Mar 28nd at 7:00 PM to attend the next Wilkes East Neighborhood meeting. Learn what's going-on in your neighborhood. Discuss issues important to our community. (See full story below for Agenda).

Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.

Who should attend?

This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Step-down design. Compatible?

Draft Development Code changes Public comment is welcome

When: Tuesday Feb 15, 2011 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR
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Event Details

A community forum is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 in City Hall’s Oregon Trail Room. Draft Development Code changes regarding residential compatibility will be available on the City’s website next week. The forum will provide an opportunity to discuss the draft Code changes.

Draft Development Code changes available here.

Improving citizen safety though understanding and participation Learn about Neighborhood Watch

When: Wednesday Feb 16, 2011 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR
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You're Invited

The winter's quarterly neighborhood safety forum topics will be: Updates from Gresham Police Dept Disaster Preparedness—Getting your house in order Update on City Code Changes Neighborhood Q & A and follow-up Download flyer here!

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Experience life in the 1870's Zimmerman House Tours Sat Feb 19th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Feb 19, 2011 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse

Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.

Open house and tours are available the third Saturday of each month 10AM-3PM.