When: Wed Feb 15, 2012 6:30PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR Get Map!
You're Invited
Sgt. Hernandez will give an update on the Special Enforcement Team’s (SET) activities. There will also be a special presentation from the East Metro Gang Enforcement Team (EMGET)
When: Wed Feb 22, 2012 6-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR Get Map!
You're Invited
A community forum to provide information and a facilitated discussion about the process for locating wireless communications on utility poles in the public right-of-way.
This project, which is on the Council Work Plan, involves revising the Community Development Code to eliminate the regulation of wireless communication facilities located in the public right-of-way and permit it as an outright allowed use subject to obtaining a permit to use the right-of-way.
When: Wed Jan 19, 2012 6PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Share Your Opinion
Join us to provide your comments on draft Downtown Development Code changes.
Issues include floor area ratio (the minimum amount of building required on each lot), streets and sidewalks, minimum parking standards and building design standards.
The Downtown Plan Review project seeks to remove obstacles to Downtown development while retaining the vision of Downtown as: a center for jobs and housing; a thriving and unique entertainment, nightlife and shopping district; and a visually interesting place with buildings and streetscapes of high design quality.
When: Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:30PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Improving Efficiency
The Planning Commission will hold a work session on Monday Jan. 23 to review the discussion draft of code amendments. These amendments create a land use classification system, reconsider how community service uses are categorized and reviewed, and update the Staff Interpretation process.
When: Tuesday Nov 8, 2011 7-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater 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
When: Thu Nov 10, 2011 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Room 3A
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Share Your Opinion
Join us to discuss the preferred approaches to removing obstacles to Downtown development by changing the Development Code.
Issues to be explored include floor-area ratio (development intensity), parking and street design.
The Downtown Plan Review project seeks to remove obstacles to Downtown development while retaining the vision of Downtown as: a center for jobs and housing; a thriving and unique entertainment, nightlife and shopping district; and a visually interesting place with buildings and streetscapes of high design quality.
When: Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
Public Safety & Schools Building
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, Oregon Get Map!
* Note: Hearing Public Comment Follows the Staff Report
Urban Forestry
Join us on Monday Nov 14 at 6:30PM when the Planning Commission considers approving proposed amendments to the Gresham Community Development Plan, Volume 1 - Findings and Volume 2 - Policies, that will adopt new and revised findings, goals, policies and action measures related to the Urban Forestry Management Plan.
Institutional Master Plan
The Planning Commission will hold itshearing Monday, Nov. 14, immediately following the Urban Forestry hearing regarding Development Code changes that would create an Institutional Master Plan process.
When: Tue Nov 15, 2011 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Become a Weed Watcher
Want to make a difference in your community and the environment? Become a weed watcher!
The City is offering a series of free invasive plant identification classes so you can help us fight these weedy invaders. All you have to do is come to one (or all) of our free evening classes and use your new identification skills to alert the City to any weeds you see.
With your help, we can keep our city and homes beautiful and weed free.
When: Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Be Part of the Solution
The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.
More Info
For more information, please contact Lauren McGuire, Senior Landscape Architect, at 503-618-2108 or Lauren.McGuire@GreshamOregon.gov.
When:Mon Oct 3, 2011 5:30-7:30PM Where:Gresham City Hall
Barlow Trail Room
1333 Eastman Pky
Gresham OR Get Map!
HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING
An upcoming event for the Healthy Eating Active Living project - come to learn more and share your thoughts!
COMMUNITY FORUM
Join us on October 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Barlow Trail Room at City Hall for a community forum. This will be an opportunity for community members to provide feedback on draft Comprehensive Plan langauge concerning food access and health related goals, policies, and action measures. You can learn more about the project on the website.
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!